The Wall That Heals visited Billings, MT!
On June 30th, The Wall That Heals was escorted from Love’s Travel Stop (Laurel MT) to Will James Middle School. Organized by American Legion Riders Post 119, and assisted by Laurel Fire Rescue, Laurel Police, Yellowstone County Sheriff’s, and Billings Police. The escort was comprised of about 116 motorcycles and several vehicles.
July 1st, a large group of volunteers assisted with assembling the The Mobile Education Center and the memorial in the Athletic field at Will James Middle School.
The Memorial was on display from July 2nd to July 5th.
Thank you to those that donated their resources for this event, to include:
– JMS Crane, Tacoma Screw, and Tractor and Equipment which support the 60′ flag displayed at the entrance.
– Equipment Share for the Generator that supplied power to the Education Center and the overhead lighting for the Memorial
– D and D Transport for the Golf Carts
– Bretz RV for an RV that volunteers were able to use when needing a break from the heat
– Urapeein Porta Potties for the porta johns and sanitization station
– Pepsi, Albertsons, CocaCola, Jersey Mikes, Mazevo and others for the Food and Drinks donated to our volunteers
It was a wonderful opportunity to serve our community and bring a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the Billings Community.
Thank you Hoodies for Heroes for being the Fiscal Sponsor for this special Event.
Hoodies For Heroes
PO Box 2051
Billings MT 59103
Thank you VNN for organizing the Volunteers that assisted with Set-up, hosting, and Disassembly.
TJ Rogers (tj@veteransnavigation.org)
Thank you ALR Post #119 and for organizing the Motorcycle Escort on June 30th.
Contact Us!
The Wall That Heals
Billings 2026 Committee
Yellowstone Veterans Committee is a collaborative group of volunteers representing several local veteran organizations, including the Marine Corps League, Veterans Navigation Network, American Legion Riders, and Hoodies for Heroes. United by a shared commitment to honor those who have served, our committee is proudly volunteering our time and resources to plan and coordinate The Wall That Heals visit to Billings this July.
Through cooperation, service, and community partnership, we are working to ensure this free, public event is a meaningful and respectful experience for veterans, their families, and all who come to pay tribute.
Co-Chairs
Amy Hunt
MCL Eugene Sara #418
mcleugenesara418@gmail.com
Trevor Barnhart
American Legion Riders #119
trevor_barnhart@yahoo.com
Marketing Team Leader
Tim Bender
MCL Eugene Sara #418
tim.mtlonegunman@gmail.com
Volunteer Team Leader
TJ Rogers
Veterans Navigation Network
tj@veteransnavigation.org
Motorcycle Escort Team Leader
David Walters
American Legion Riders #119
dawalt71@yahoo.com
Education and Tour Team Leader
John Werk
MCL Eugene Sara #418
aldo5150@yahoo.com
Logistics & Utilities Team Leader
Doug Wood
MCL Eugene Sara #418
douglwood64@gmail.com
Ceremonies Leader
Gil Floyd
American Legion Riders #119
gils2002hd@yahoo.com
Fiscal Sponsor (Monetary Donations)
Ken Callahan
Hoodies For Heroes
Ken.callahan@mdu.com
This event is hosted by the Eugene Sara Detachment
in partnership with
Hoodies For Heroes (H4H)
Veterans Navigation Network
American Legion Riders Post 119