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Topic: Gameday Must See

Topic: Gameday Must See

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Carnac
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Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/14/2017 6:40:00 AM

Be sure to take time to see the Wall That Heals - http://www.vvmf.org/twth - which has been set-up in Bicentennial Park across from Peden. I believe it is the first time that the replica Wall has been set-up in a park that designed both - Athens native Maya Lin.

OU_Country
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RE: Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/14/2017 9:28:26 AM

I was just coming here to post this. I'm glad you beat me to it.

rpbobcat
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RE: Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/14/2017 10:32:52 AM

A bit O.T.,but I remember the first time I saw The Wall in D.C.

Looking at it from a distance I thought "what's the big deal ?".

Then I went through it.
"Moving" doesn't say enough

It was also strange.Walking into it people were talking.
Once "inside",silence.

Alan Swank
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RE: Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/15/2017 5:47:46 PM

Stopped by today. Very moving and the "visitors center" was very interesting. Having the student tailgate area there tomorrow could be a tad weird. I hope and pray that our fans are respectful of the exhibit. It was strange visiting today with music blaring from the new speakers in the stadium.

Mike Johnson
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RE: Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/15/2017 6:35:05 PM

I've twice visited the wall in D.C. Friends' names on it. Eyes misted both times. Will visit the travel wall tomorrow. Expecting more mist.

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stub
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RE: Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/15/2017 6:59:50 PM

Saw the replica wall yesterday and again today. Moving and worthy of a visit. Hopefully parents will come with their OU kids. And ironic that it sits at Punch Card Park also designed by Athens native Maya Lin.

Last Edited: 9/15/2017 7:00:59 PM by stub

OhioCatFan
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RE: Gameday Must See

Posted: 9/15/2017 9:18:39 PM

Visited the real wall in DC once. Visited the replica wall the last time it was in Athens -- Baker Center Ball Room, as I recall. I'm probably going to skip it this time. Brings back too many bad memories, and I'm just not in the mood for it at this time. Just a personal thing.

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