Peoria is hosting a poignant tribute to Vietnam War heroes this month with "The Wall That Heals" coming to town. According to the City of Peoria's announcement, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display at Pleasant Harbor, at Lake Pleasant, starting tomorrow through April 14.

This powerful exhibit will not only allow visitors to reflect on the sacrifice of the 58,281 men and women who lost their lives in the Vietnam War but also operates round-the-clock. Local organizations, who might want to make it educational for their members, are encouraged to get in touch for arranged tours, offering a profound experience at no charge visited by the wall 24 hours a day.

The replica stretches a significant 375 feet and reaches a height of 7.5 feet at its tallest point, ensuring that visitors get a substantial, albeit scaled-down, feel of the original Washington D.C. monument. The exhibit's aim is to bring the healing power of the wall to those who might not have the chance to make the journey to the nation's capital, providing a local avenue for remembrance and learning from a mobile Education Center included with the exhibit.

Interest for tours should be directed to the Pleasant Harbor event line at 623.203.5173 or via email at [email protected], ensuring that groups can have an organized visit absorbed with historical knowledge and respect. Peoria proudly opens its arms to veterans and their families, friends of fallen soldiers, and any civilian who wishes to pay their respects, ensuring that the legacy of bravery and sacrifice is never forgotten, while honored by the wall 24 hours a day.