This summer, as I was reading the posts to the POW/MIA list server, I ran across someone and our discussion then led to ICQ. We began chatting a lot (a woman thing).

We are both mothers of teenage children and we were talking about how little our children actually have learned in school regarding the Vietnam Conflict or the POW/MIAs. Our friendship grew and eventually a meet was set up. We became friends and as Veteran's Day approached we decided that it might be a good idea to take both kids to the Wall. They could get a better understanding of what the wall is all about, what it stands for, and why their moms spend so much time on the net doing work for this important cause.

We made arrangements and took off that gray day and headed for Washington DC. It was the first time for both children and my friend to see the Wall up close. As we arrived in Washington the sun came out, but the wind was strong. After circling the city to find parking we walked first to the Washington Monument.

Then we proceeded down the path to the Wall; there were many people there as it was Veterans Day. The crowds got heavier as we approached the granite structure. It is an awesome experience no matter how many times you have been there. The air around the Wall sits still. You have the feeling of not being alone and you can feel an energy flow from the Wall. It is difficult to explain; it is a feeling you get. Flowers and flags were everywhere. There were many people trying to get rubbings of the names, us included.

The kids were amazed by this site, and I think they came to realize what it means and how important it is to remember and ask for a full accounting.

To me that was an important discovery for my child to make. Now when he sees me at the computer terminal doing something for OJC he just smiles and nods because he knows it is important!

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