With a visit to San Joaquin County planned in mid-May, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors has approved District 5 Supervisor Robert Rickman’s proposal to provide $7,920 to United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County – via fiscal sponsor United Way of SJC – to help cover security costs for The Moving Wall at Weber Point Event Center in Stockton. The wall tour is scheduled from Thursday, May 14 through Monday, May 18.

The Moving Wall is the only half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring more than 58,000 U.S. service members who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The moving wall memorial site will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public, providing veterans, families, students, and community members a meaningful opportunity to reflect, learn, and remember. The multi-day tour will also include opening and remembrance ceremonies, educational opportunities for local schools, and related community events.

“It is an honor to secure funds to cover the security costs for an event of such consequence. The Moving Wall presents a solemn opportunity for our veterans to remember, memorialize, and heal,” said Rickman. “It also presents an opportunity for our community to gain historical perspective, and recognize, honor, and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice.”

The Supervisorial District Funds were re-established by the Board of Supervisors in the 2023-2024 Adopted Budget, to give each supervisor the opportunity to address district-specific unmet needs.