I've visited it maybe 3-4 times in the past 15 years.
It's the single most powerful piece of public art our country produced in the 20th century. Perhaps the most significant piece in our history.
IMHO...
It’s not art. It just is. Calling it art seems like an insult to it...to me at least.
I recently visited The Wall, the same day we protested the weekend they passed the health care bill. Cindy Sheehan and other scum of her ilk were also protesting that weekend.
As my son and I approached The Wall we noticed that at every walkway leading to the Memorial there were a small contingent of veterans standing stoically by their flags. I guessed why they were there but wanted my son to hear first hand so we approached one group of three men and I asked why they were there. They explained that they were there to defend The Wall and the honor of their fallen brothers. To be frank, I could not help but cry at their loyalty, courage, and goodness. These are great men and we are so lucky to have them in our nation. I think that I never have to worry about my son “joining the other side” now, he was very impressed as well. Later, we drove by the pigs who were protesting and I pointed out the garbage they left, compared to the cleanliness our Tea Party left. It was a good day.
The Wall is probably the most dramatic war memorial I have ever seen. I have been there twice now and it is impossible not to read names and wonder and cry for their sacrifice.