Duke Energy Brings Nearly 300-Foot Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial to Hummel Park
PLAINFIELD, Ind. – A poignant tribute to the over 58,000 U.S. service members who perished in the Vietnam War will be available to visitors in Plainfield starting tomorrow. This offers Hoosiers a unique opportunity to experience a national memorial close to home. Duke Energy is facilitating the installation of The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall® at Hummel Park from Friday, Sept. 18, through Monday, Sept. 21.
Why It Matters
For many families, veterans, and community members, The Traveling Wall serves as a space to remember, reflect, and honor those whose names are commemorated on it without the need to travel to Washington, D.C.
- The wall is a three-fifths scale of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. It is constructed from aluminum, stands 6 feet tall at its center, and extends nearly 300 feet in length.
- It honors more than 58,000 members of the U.S. military who lost their lives while serving in Vietnam.
What You Need to Know
- The Charleston Pavilion at Hummel Park, located at 5373 S. C.R. 700 E. in Plainfield, will host The Traveling Wall during its visit.
- The memorial will be accessible 24 hours a day from 6 a.m. on Friday through noon on Monday, allowing visitors to experience this tribute at a time that is significant to them.
- Entrance to the memorial is free and open to the public.
Congressman Baird on The Traveling Wall
“For Vietnam veterans and Gold Star families, The Traveling Wall is deeply personal,” remarked U.S. Rep. Jim Baird, a decorated Vietnam War veteran. “Every name represents a story of service, sacrifice, and love of country. Bringing this memorial to Plainfield gives Hoosiers a meaningful chance to honor those who never returned home.”
Wall Visit During Plainfield’s Annual Quaker Days Celebration
Town Council President Robin Brandgard commented, “Quaker Days is about community, and having The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall here provides a chance to unite for something deeply meaningful—honoring the men and women who served our country.”
Our View
Duke Energy is responsible for funding the memorial’s visit, with its “Together We Stand for Our Veterans” employee resource group overseeing the planning and organization.
“We are grateful to Duke Energy’s veterans group for facilitating this meaningful tribute to Plainfield, our Indiana headquarters,” said Duke Energy Indiana President Stan Pinegar. “My hope is that this memorial will offer comfort and reflection to families and will serve as a lasting reminder that their sacrifices will not be forgotten.”
Go Deeper
About the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall® is part of the Vietnam and All Veterans of Brevard (VVB), a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1985 in Brevard County, Florida. In addition to the wall, VVB supports veteran programs including a color guard and a transitional housing facility.
Duke Energy Indiana
Duke Energy Indiana supplies approximately 6,800 megawatts of electric capacity to nearly 930,000 customers across a 23,000-square-mile service area, making it the largest electric supplier in Indiana.
Contact:
Tina Noel
Phone: 800.559.3853
Twitter: @DukeEnergyIN
