Traveling Tribute Wall

presented by

In Celebration of Service

honoring all who served

October 13 – 16, 2022

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa, FL

This event promises to be an exciting and moving week throughout the Tampa community and beyond.

The week-long celebration and remembrance of veterans and first responders will begin with the arrival and display of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall (AVTT) at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park in Tampa, Florida. The AVTT is an eighty percent (80) scale replica of the Vietnam War Memorial located in Washington D.C., it will be open for free public viewing from Thursday, October 13 through Sunday, October 16, 2022. The AVTT also includes individualized memorials for all conflicts occurring since World War I and a special 9/11 tribute.

As part of its annual programming, Chapters Health Foundation will hold its highly anticipated “Rock the Dock” fundraising event at the Julian B. Lane River Center on Saturday, October 15. This year’s Rock the Dock, which includes an evening of celebration, food, music and fun, will raise funds for the Chapters Health Valor Program.

The Chapters Health Valor Program provides knowledgeable, compassionate care; physical, emotional and spiritual support; recognition of sacrifice and service; and guidance to veterans, first responders and their families.

Combined, these two events will impact the greater Tampa Bay area in a significant way. Daily programming will exist for the AVTT memorial beginning Thursday, October 13 and concluding Sunday, October 16. Similar AVTT events have generated public attendance exceeding 20,000 participants, and Rock the Dock draws attendance of more than 400 guests.

Tickets and sponsorships are available for Rock the Dock HERE on the Rock the Dock event page.

Daily Programming Schedule

Beyond the exhibit itself, there will be both fun and moving daily events and entertainment.

Below is a sampling of just some of the activities planned for this 4-day patriotic celebration of service. Subject to change.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

3:30 p.m. Official escort of Traveling Tribute Wall from Steinbrenner Field to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park by escort groups including the Patriot Guard, Wretched Few, Rolling Thunder of Florida, military vehicles, and more.

ROUTE:

Starting at Steinbrenner Field
Eastbound on MLK Boulevard
Southbound to North Hines Avenue
Eastbound on Columbus Drive
Southbound on North Avenue
To Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.

Please come out and watch this exciting arrival!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13

1:00 p.m. Official Opening Ceremony

Andrew Molosky, President/CEO Chapters Health System

Jim C. Wiltraut, Jr Senior Principal, Government Relations – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

Laying of POW/MIA Wreath

1:30 pm Exhibit open for public viewing
State Senator Danny Burgess
State Representative Andrew Learned
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kimberly Overman

5:00 p.m. Evening Ceremony
Congresswoman Kathy Castor
Ribbon Cutting – Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Major Kenneth Reyes (Ret.)
Daniele Cobo, Military Spouse
Straz Center for Performing Arts students & Military Children

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14

8:00 a.m. Exhibit open for public viewing

1:00 p.m. Mid-Day Ceremony

Tampa Police Department Chief Lee Bercaw
Colonel Karen Chambers (Ret.), Buffalo Soldiers National Ambassador
Laying of the Wreath at 9/11 Tribute
Blake High School Band Performance

3:00 p.m. Evening Ceremony with guest speaker, John Humphreys

4:00 p.m. Exhibit viewing closes

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15

8:00 a.m. Exhibit open for public viewing

1:00 p.m. Mid-Day Ceremony
Mr. Allie Braswell, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, Marine Vet.
Councilman Luis Viera
Colonel Darryl Reyes
Carla Holbrook, President of Keys Military Sorority
Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks
6:45 p.m. Please clear field area for jump

6:50 p.m. Professional parachute performance by “The Chuters”

10:00 p.m. Combined closing of Rock the Dock and the AVTT Wall exhibit

Bagpipes playing of “Taps,” by Bobby Godby, retired First Responder

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16

8:00 a.m. Exhibit open for public viewing

10:00 a.m. Final Day Ceremony

10:15 a.m. Non-Denominational Church Service

1:30 p.m. Last Patrol

1:45 p.m. Wall Touching Ceremony

2:00 p.m. Exhibit Closes