The American Legion’s Robert F. McDermott Post 309 is leading the way to bring the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall and the Cost of Freedom Tribute to Bexar County. The event will be held at the Helotes Festival Fairgrounds in 2026 and will be available to the public beginning at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 6th, and ending on Sunday, August 9th. The Wall and Tribute are open to the public 24 hours a day; there is no admission fee or other charges to visit the Wall and Tributes. We are bringing the Wall and Tributes in the hope of reaching every veteran out there to show them the respect and recognition they deserve for their service. The focus is to celebrate all those who have fought for the freedoms we enjoy every day. The Wall and the Tributes honor, respect, and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while educating present and future generations about our nation’s historical past. We believe that, if your name is written and on Display, you can never be FORGOTTEN. In addition to the Vietnam Wall, there will be displays paying tribute to all other wars, conflicts and sacrifice going back to World War I through today. HOWEVER, we cannot fund the cost to bring the WALL to Bexar County alone; we need the support of everyone. Please donate what you can to help defray the costs to recognize and pay tribute to all those who gave some and to those who gave all. May they never be forgotten.