Did you know? Missouri has an exact replica of DC's Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Did you know? Missouri has an exact replica of DC's Vietnam Veterans Memorial

PERRYVILLE, Mo. (NEXSTAR) — Missouri Vietnam veteran Jim Eddleman had a vision: he wanted to honor other Vietnam vets — but he wasn't sure where to do it. The perfect place ended up being in his own backyard. For the project, Eddleman donated 50 acres of his family farm land for a memorial, which began coming together through the work of Eddleman and wife Charlene, in addition to a board of directors. Eddleman spent close to $3 million to build …