Page 18 - AV Wall - Aerotech News and Review – October 17, 2025

16 YEARS OF BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER
The AV Wall Board and Point Man Antelope Valley, guardians of this beloved memorial, have partnered with the City of Palmdale to present one last, unforgettable display of the AV Wall.
AV Wall Final Salute
Saturday, November 8 at 3 p.m.
to Wednesday, November 12 at 8 a.m. 24-Hour Public Access
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, November 8 at 4 p.m. — Opening Ceremony
National Anthem — Terry Ritz, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran ’70-‘73 Keynote Speaker: Joe Ramos, former Chief of Operations, The U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration
Taps will be performed each night at 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 9 at 8 p.m. — Candlelight Ceremony
Reading of AV 76 and other loved ones
Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. — Veterans Day Ceremony
Veteran Tunnel of Love begins at 10 a.m.
The public is invited to form a welcome tunnel to greet and honor veterans as they enter the Amphitheater
Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin Distribution
National Anthem: Nataleigh Rosas, Young Miss Lancaster 2025 Keynote Speaker: Ron Reyes, Gold Star Son
Wednesday, November 12 at 8 a.m. — Gates Close
This is the last opportunity to experience the AV Wall in person — a once-in-a-lifetime moment to witness its farewell and be part of its closing chapter.
Palmdale Amphitheater • 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd. Palmdale, CA www.palmdaleamphitheater.com