2023 Trail of Honor:

Thank you to all of our volunteers, re-enactors, supporters, and sponsors for all you do! We wouldn’t be what we are or where we are without your continued dedication, and we look forward to continuing working with all of you on this amazing event.

Godspeed and Never Forget

Trail of Honor Volunteers:

The Trail of Honor is only possible through community support and the volunteer organization. To prepare for and carry out the three-day event the Trail of Honor is always in need of additional volunteers.  See calendar for Volunteer Meeting Schedule Dates, Times and Activities.

Benefit Golf Tournament 2023

Wednesday May 17:

Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wolf Hollow.

Registration 8:00am with 9:00am Shot Gun Start.

Please download our TOH Golf flyer (PDF)

Questions, please contact Cheryl Shelton by email: cherylshelton1313@gmail.com or Phone: (601) 497-2565

Escort for Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Thursday May 18:
Tentative Schedule:

08:30 am – All riders collect and prepare for rider safety meeting 8:45 am followed by 9:00 am entry together through south gate to Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby.
12:30 pm – Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Escort Depart [TBD] Camp Shelby.
04:00 pm – Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Escort Arrive at the event site, Harley Davidson Jackson.

Wall construction will take place following ride completion at the Harley Davidson Jackson Site, volunteers needed and welcome.

With exception of original staging all times are approximate, questions, please contact Roger Barrett (601) 826-5205.

Opening Ceremony for The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Friday May 19:
4:00 pm: Opening Ceremony of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, Harley Davidson of Jackson

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, is open to the public 24 hours a day from May 19th Opening Ceremony to May 22th 2:00pm.

Trail of Honor Event Dates

Saturday, May 20 open to public:
09:00 am – Opening ceremony of the Trail of Honor to include recognition of the Gold Star Families.
09:00 am to 5:00 pm Trail of Honor
09:00 am to 3:00 pm Aviation Trail of Honor, Bruce Campbell Airport CAF Facebook for more details.

Sunday, May 21, open to public:
11:00 am to 5:00 pm Trail of Honor

Trail Of Honor Flyers

Please download our TOH event flyer (PDF)

Please download CAF event flyer (PDF)

Run for the Wall Ride

Monday, May 22
11:30 am – 01:30 pm – Run for the Wall ceremony

Event Admission & Fees

Free Admittance and Free Parking
Trail of Honor:

Aviation Trail of Honor, plane rides for sale, see CAF Flyer for charge per person.
Safety, Event is Handicap Accessible:
No Pets Allowed
Recommend ear plugs for battle reenactments and flights at both locations.

Event Showcases

  • Talk to living historians and see encampments representing each American War from French and Indian War to the current War on Terrorism
  • See battlefield re-enactments of the Civil War and Vietnam War
  • Meet Active duty veterans of the present war in Afghanistan
  • See Military armor and aerial displays/flyovers
  • Ride in a Huey Helicopter with the veterans and aircraft that made history
  • Meet Military heroes: Medal of Honor recipients, Navajo Code Talkers, Tuskegee Airmen, ex-POW’s from WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War
  • Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will be performing Flyovers in airworthy warplanes from the past
  • See the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Volunteer or Sponsor

Please contact David McElroy (601) 372-5770.

It's a special thing for all families to go see and experience. We have been twice and have enjoyed it so much.
Wendy Savoie - Osyka, MS
It's such a tribute to all America's military both past and present! Give yourself a real treat and stop by!
George Ward - Milton, FL
It was truly a moving experience and it brought a tear to my eye. God Bless America!!
Tina Hutchins-Dille - Adamsville, TN
It is absolutely amazing. Please share with everyone you know.
Phyllis Melancon - Kennar, LA
Everything was Awesome! Talking to the Vets was a special honor. The reenactments were great..Nothing about it was not Good..Highly recommend.
Linda Lott - Jackson, MS
The Trail of Honor allows you and your young ones to meet history, face to face.
Tom Jeffery - Jackson, MS
This celebration is absolutely wonderful and thank you for all the volunteers who helped in all the scenes.
Martha Stogner - Terry, MS
There are more real live America heroes in this room than I have ever seen anywhere!
Glenda Sisk - Jackson, MS
Chance Encounter with a Vietnam Veteran: This afternoon I had the distinct privilege of being in the presence of two Vietnam veterans.
Richard Courtney Sr. - Clinton, MS

Other Events

Friends of Army Aviation

Historical Demonstrations

Commemorative Air Force

Run For The Wall

Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall

Golf Benefit Tournament