Tuesday, September 22
Arrival
- American Legion Riders Post 259 escorts the truck carrying The Wall to Oneonta.
- Construction of the frame begins.
Program Guide
Welcome Home Ceremony
Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Oneonta, New York
The Wall That Heals
Coming home to Central New York
The only New York State stop on the 2026 tour.
Order of Ceremony
A community welcome home
- 01
Welcome
Carlton Cleveland
Master of Ceremonies
- 02
Posting the Colors
Honor Guard
Oneonta American Legion Post 259
- 03
Pledge of Allegiance
Rob Martinez
Oneonta American Legion Post 259
- 04
National Anthem
- 05
Invocation
Randolf Palada
Chaplain, American Legion Post 259
- 06
Welcome to Oneonta
Dan Butterman
Mayor
- 07
Welcome Home Recognition
Carlton Cleveland
- 08
Guest Speaker
To be announced
- 09
Wreath Laying at The Wall
Oneonta Veterans Outreach Center
- 10
Amazing Grace
Michael Woytch, Bagpipes
Oneonta Veterans of Foreign Wars
- 11
Flag Folding
American Legion Post 259
- 12
Flag Presentation to Gold Star Family
Thompson Family
- 13
21-Gun Salute
American Legion Post 259
- 14
Taps
American Legion Post 259
- 15
Benediction
Pastor Paul Messner
Laurens American Legion Post 1688
- 16
Retiring the Colors
American Legion Post 259
September 22–27, 2026
Visit at a glance
The Wall That Heals and Mobile Education Center are open to visitors around the clock throughout the public exhibit.
Wednesday, September 23
Setup and Opening
- 8:30 AM — Community volunteers, veterans, and the Oneonta Job Corps begin assembling The Wall and Mobile Education Center.
- 2:00 PM — First volunteer shift.
- 6:00 PM — Volunteer orientation.
Thursday, September 24
Welcome Home
- The Wall and Mobile Education Center remain open.
- 6:00 PM — Welcome Home Ceremony.
Friday, September 25
Remembrance and Awareness
- The Wall and Mobile Education Center remain open.
- 7:30 PM — Agent Orange & PTSD Awareness Ceremony.
Saturday, September 26
Evening Taps
- The Wall and Mobile Education Center remain open.
- 6:45 PM — Taps Ceremony, performed by a bugler.
Sunday, September 27
Closing
- 1:45 PM — Closing Ceremony.
- 2:00 PM — The Wall closes and disassembly begins.
With Gratitude
Made possible by our community
We gratefully recognize the veterans, volunteers, community organizations, committee members, and sponsors whose service makes this visit possible.