The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is the most-visited memorial on the National Mall. But it can be difficult to get there, especially for older veterans.

This week, a traveling replica of the wall arrived in the Hudson Valley. The Wall That Heals aims to both educate and heal. Middletown is one of 29 stops it will make this year, serving as a reminder for anyone that stops by that freedom isn’t free.

The names of 58,281 men and women who died in the Vietnam War cover The Wall That Heals. Their names are etched in history forever on this three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C.

The Wall That Heals travels across the county, giving Americans a chance to learn about the brave men and women who made sacrifices, right in their hometown.

"I had friends. I'm that age. I'm that era," said Dane Groszek of Middletown. "We were on standby in Korea, so I never really got to see any of this action."

Groszek, a veteran, was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He has friends and relatives who fought in Vietnam, and he remembers the way they were treated when they came home.

"You never got any recognition," said Groszek. "I'm kind of glad to see something like this goes on."

Visitors can get tours of the wall and learn about the war and those who fought in it at the interactive mobile education center.

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, also a veteran, was one of 40 volunteers who helped set up the wall outside the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Middletown.

"We reflect on this. This is the ultimate price. You lose people in combat, in service, and you want to make sure that their sacrifice is not forgotten," said Neuhaus.

The Wall that Heals will be on display in Middletown for visitors 24 hours a day until 2 p.m. Sunday.