The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) will be coming to North Brunswick at Veterans Park (Roosevelt Avenue) from Friday, May 23 through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
The AVTT Traveling Vietnam Wall is an 80% replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Wall contains the names of U.S. Military personnel who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. Accompanying the Wall will be Cost of Freedom tributes to every U.S. military action since World War I.
An escort is scheduled on Friday, May 23 at approximately 9:25 a.m. from Raider Road to Roosevelt Avenue. (Please arrive no later than 9:05 a.m.) A proclamation will be read at 10 a.m.
Please click on the link below for the Opening Ceremony flyer.
The Memorial Wall will be open for display from Friday afternoon to Monday at 2 p.m.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect road closures and increased traffic (both vehicular and pedestrian) in the area during the Memorial Day weekend.
Schedule of Events
– May 23rd @ 9:15 a.m. – Welcoming the Wall Opening Ceremony – Roosevelt Avenue
– May 24th @ 2 p.m. – Rolling Thunder Ceremony – Veterans Park
– May 24th @ 2:30 p.m. – Elmwood Cemetery Ceremony – Veterans Park
– May 24th @ 2:45 p.m. – VFW Post 133 Ceremony – Veterans Park
– May 25th @ 2 p.m. – American Legion’s throughout Middlesex County Ceremony – Veterans Park
– May 26th @ 11 a.m. – North Brunswick Township’s Memorial Day Ceremony – Veterans Park
Volunteer Information
The Township is seeking volunteers who would like to stand by the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to show respect and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and who are serving to ensure our freedom.
Volunteers are also being sought to help set up the wall panels on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m. It will take approximately two hours.
Please click on the link below for the volunteer sign up forms.
The Township is also seeking local businesses and organizations to help make this a special event for our community, residents and visitors. Your involvement and support will help to highlight the importance of recognizing our veterans and show our appreciation.
If you would like to make a donation, you may mail it to the attention of Parks, Recreation & Community Services Director Lou Ann Benson, North Brunswick Senior Center, 15 Linwood Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902. Checks are payable to the Township of North Brunswick.
For any questions, please contact Director Lou Ann Benson at (732) 247-0922, ext. 475 or lbenson@northbrunswicknj.gov.
FAQ – The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
Q: What is the AVTT Travelling Vietnam Memorial Wall?
A: The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) Vietnam Memorial Wall will be coming to the Township of North Brunswick at Veterans Park from May 23-26. An 80 percent scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., the wall measures nearly 400 feet long.
The AVTT Vietnam Wall contains every name etched on the original memorial. Since its inception, hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. have viewed the wall. The Wall contains the names of over 58,000 U.S. soldiers killed during the Vietnam War.
There will also be a display called the Cost of Freedom Tribute – smaller tribute panels honoring American sacrifices in conflicts through the 20th and 21st centuries, including WWI, WWII, 9-11, Afghanistan and Iraq.
AVTT is a veteran-owned and operated non-profit organization that manages the Traveling Vietnam Wall.
The wall and tribute panels will be accessible to the public at Veterans Park beginning in the afternoon of Friday, May 23. It will remain in place through Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The public is invited to view the wall for free at any time.
Q: Is there a way to find or look up someone’s name on the Memorial Wall?
A: Yes, Names can be looked up online at virtualwall.org.
Q: Can I make a rubbing of a name on the Wall?
A: Yes. You are welcome to use your own paper and a crayon or pencil. Virtual etchings are also available online when you look up a specific person.
Q: What are the details for the Opening Ceremony?
A: Residents and surrounding communities are invited and encouraged to arrive to Veterans Park by 9:05 a.m. on Friday, May 23 and park inside the Veterans Park parking lot .The Wall will travel down Roosevelt (in between the NBTHS and Judd Elementary School). We ask all greeters to line the sidewalks on both sides on Roosevelt no later than 9:15 a.m. The Memorial Wall will turn into Veterans Park and stop close to the Memorial and a proclamation will be read by Mayor Francis “Mac “ Womack III, Township Council members and staff.
At 10:15 a.m. the wall will begin to be assembly and volunteers 18 and over are encouraged to sign up to assist on the Township website.
Q: What if it rains?
A: Both the Wall and the programming are rain or shine. Some programming, such as the helicopters, or fly over, may be affected by the weather.
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Please do not bring any pets unless they are service animals.
Q: How do I get there?
A: Veterans Park is located at Roosevelt Avenue, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
From North Jersey (via Garden State Parkway)
Garden State Parkway South to exit 130 U.S.-1 N/US-1 S to Newark / Trenton – go South, continue on U.S.-1 to Route 130 South. Turn right on to Raider Road. Make a left on to Roosevelt Avenue. Follow for a half mile to Veterans Park.
From South Jersey (via Garden State Parkway)
Garden State Parkway to exit 105 for Route 18 North. Take Route 18 North to Route 1 South. Take Route 1 South to to Route 130 South. Turn right on to Raider Road. Make a left on to Roosevelt Avenue. Follow for a half mile to Veterans Park.
From North Jersey (via New Jersey Turnpike)
New Jersey Turnpike to exit 9, East Brunswick. After the tollbooth, take Route 18 North. Take the exit for Route 1 South. Proceed for approximately 2 miles. Take the exit for Route 130 South. At the second light, make a right on to Raider Road. At the end of the road and facing North Brunswick Township High School, make a left on Roosevelt Avenue. Follow for a half mile to Veterans Park.
From South Jersey (via New Jersey Turnpike)
New Jersey Turnpike to exit 9, East Brunswick. After the tollbooth, take Route 18 North. Take the exit for Route 1 South. Proceed for approximately 2 miles. Take the exit for Route 130 South. At the second light, make a right on to Raider Road. At the end of the road and facing North Brunswick Township High School, make a left on Roosevelt Avenue. Follow for a half mile to Veterans Park.
From Newark Airport
Travel South on the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 9, East Brunswick. After the tollbooth, take Route 18 North. Take the exit for Route 1 South. Proceed for approximately 2 miles. Take the exit for Route 130. At the second light, make a right on to Raider Road. At the end of the road and facing North Brunswick Township High School, make a left on Roosevelt Avenue. Follow for a half mile to Veterans Park.
