08/15/2025
The following contributions were vital to making The Wall That Heals – Buckner, MO 2025 a successful event
Sponsors: Generous sponsorships provided the necessary funding to cover expenses associated with bringing & displaying the exhibit.
Committee: A dedicated committee worked tirelessly to organize & plan the event, from securing the location to coordinating ceremonies, raising funds, & volunteer efforts.
Volunteers: Hundreds of volunteers dedicated their time & energy to various tasks, including setting up & taking down the Wall, guiding & educating visitors, & assisting with ceremonies, ensuring a meaningful experience for all who visited.
The combined support of numerous individuals, groups, & organizations made it possible for the Buckner Community to host this significant & impactful event. These collaborative efforts ensured that Vietnam Veterans & their families in the area had the opportunity to experience the Wall, honor those who served, & learn about the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Cosentino's Price Chopper, VFW Buckner Post 8101, AAA Disposal, Bartlett & West, Stanton & Johnnie Brown Family, Chris Flaig, City of Buckner, Summer's Farms, Sibley Orchard, Richard & Doris Thompson, John Moore Oil, HCC, F.O. Education Foundation, Family of Paul Stone Jr., OOIDA, Ken & Adonna Ollison, Mershon Cattle & Beef, Olin Wi******er, Mershon Farms, Vietnam Veterans Ch. 317, Cable Dahmer GMC of Independence, Buckner Park Board, First Baptist Church of Buckner, John & Lonna English, Lee Gobble, Randy Miller Radio/Soundworks Studio, Sandy's Restaurant, Cable Dahmer Automotive Group, Buckner Truck & Tractor Pull, K&L Printing, M&M Golf Carts, L.L.C., Ed "Doc" Golden, KFKF radio, Extended Hands of God Highway Ministries, Crutcher Barrel, F.O. Fort Connect, Great Southern Wood of Buckner, Vietnam Memorial Helicopter Museum, Jared Sisk with helicopter, & Oak Grove Rental. THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS: Kansas City Red Coater volunteers, Lake City Volunteers, Tony Melton with Core Construction Volunteers, Tyler Sevy with Lawn & Landscaping Volunteers, Mark Madsen along with First Baptist Church of Buckner Volunteers, Heart of God Volunteers, The Coffee Club Volunteers, & local fire dept. Volunteers. A special thanks goes to our wonderful transporters, Brand Miller, Josh Kogat, & Jeremy Holeman & thank you to Bill McKinney and Ila Duval playing Taps every evening. Thank you to Nikki Mershon & Jessica Donner for helping with volunteers and Richard & Jennifer Ramirez for display of firetruck & flag.
This was a wonderful way for our community to come together. If I have forgotten to mention anyone, my apologies in advance.
