06/04/2026
What a wonderful day with students from Mackinaw Trail in Veterans Serving Veterans Community Park yesterday. We had a full day learning in detail about the Vietnam War from Col Bill Ewald, flag etiquette and our veteran’s food pantry from Steve Birdwell, the symbolism of all the engraved rocks, the 5K course and all it’s beautiful features to include: Paul McMullen’s Finish Line Rock, the beautiful 150’ starting wall with 22 2 None’s Rock recognizing their efforts at reducing veteran suicides, Kris Eggle’s Rock and Memorial Picnic Shelter, we talked of the vision of the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean War, World War I’s Flanders Field and the Red Poppies significance, Monarch Meadow and the Monarch Butterflies amazing migratory journey, the Native American Trail that goes through the park that was used for hundreds of years, the Native American plants in the park and their uses, the Blue Bird houses and their story, the story of the inception of our countries freedoms and our Constitution, the story of service and sacrifice that continues even after our soldiers return home. After lunch some of the students left their mark in the park forever by finishing a 100’ stone wall on our 5K course. Games were played after lunch. We at VsV are grateful for the opportunity to share our country’s and veterans journey and continued service to their community and fellow veterans.
