WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- U-Haul proudly supports our troops as one of the key sponsors of The 25th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. This year's celebration will serve as an official "welcome home" for veterans. The parade celebration will be going down Constitution Avenue and will begin at 11 a.m on November 10, 2007.
U-Haul will be honoring veterans throughout the nation and celebrating the anniversary of "The Wall" by marching in the parade and showcasing commemorative SuperGraphic trucks which pay homage to the five branches of our military -- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard. In addition, two other trucks will pay tribute to the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride, dedicated to the brave men and women who have been injured during the war in Iraq and the truck representing United We Stand, which is dedicated to commemorating the events of Sept. 11th.
"We are privileged to have the chance to participate and be one of the sponsors of The 25th Anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall," stated U-Haul President John "J.T." Taylor. "U-Haul has supported our military personnel for over 60 years and our latest Commemorative SuperGraphic series honors and pays tribute to every individual who has and is fighting to defend our freedom. U-Haul will continue to lend its support to all of our military men and women, past and present, who risk their lives every day."
"On behalf of all veterans throughout the country, we salute U-Haul International in honoring our military men and women past and present," stated Patrick Gualtieri, parade chairman Vietnam Veterans of America. "U-Haul has been a tremendous support with assisting with any needs we have in support of our veterans and troops."
U-Haul is also a sponsor of the Thank You for Serving video project headed by the United War Veterans Council. The project involves creating a video along with message boards with words of support, love and encouragement to be sent to each military base throughout the world. During the parade, U-Haul encourages participants and spectators to take the time to sign the Thank You for Serving board and send messages of encouragement to those serving overseas today.