March 4-6, 2010, DAYTONA BEACH, FL
– The Plaza Resort & Spa, in partnership with the World Famous Buffalo Chip, are honored to present one of the largest Veterans Tributes in the United States.‘A Walk With Heroes’ will have tributes to all branches of our Armed Forces, prestigious speakers, top level entertainment, and the largest balloon launch in the history of Veteran’s memorials at the Plaza Resort & Spa, during the climax of Bike Week.
It has just been announced that R. Lee Ermey will be the keynote speaker for the Veterans Tribute on March 6th.
‘It’s no coincidence that this event falls during Bike Week,’ says Lifetime VFW Member and Ocean Waters Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Nalley, ‘So many bikers are veterans, themselves. We want to give something back.’
A complete replica of the Vietnam Wall will be escorted to the Plaza by the Rolling Thunder and other Veteran-related motorcycle groups.
‘If you have never experienced the raw emotion of ‘The Wall’, now is your chance,” says Rolling Thunder Chapter President, and Vietnam Veteran, Jon Hanson.
The memorial contains all 58,195 names of those who fell in the conflict. The Wall will be staffed with honor guard for all 3 days of display, with a ‘Change of Guard’ ceremony taking place every ½ hour, around the clock.
