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Murphy Veterans Tribute Board announces traveling Vietnam Wall display and opening ceremony

5969148 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

A representative of the Murphy Veterans Tribute Board told council the traveling Vietnam Wall will arrive in Murphy Tuesday, Oct. 28, will be viewable 24 hours a day through Sunday and closing ceremony will be Sunday at 1:45 a.m.; an opening welcome ceremony featuring Rick Grady is planned Thursday at 6 p.m.

Murphy — During public comment on Oct. 21, Mary Lang, who said she serves on the Murphy Veterans Tribute Board, updated Council on local arrangements for the traveling Vietnam Wall and invited residents to the display and ceremonies.

Lang told council the traveling Wall will arrive Tuesday, Oct. 28, escorted into town, be set up Wednesday and available for viewing 24 hours a day through Sunday. She said the closing ceremony will be Sunday at 1:45 a.m. (transcript time phrasing reflects the public comment), and that the lead speaker for the Thursday 6 p.m. welcoming and opening ceremony will be Rick Grady, who Lang said served with more than 100 veterans whose names appear on the Wall.

Lang thanked the council and invited the community to attend the display and ceremonies. No council action was required; the remarks were an informational public announcement entered into the meeting record.