By Winston Whitehurst
More than a thousand people gathered at the Veteran's Hospital in Fresno Saturday, to see the new phase of the Black Granite Wall of Honor.
The wall added names of 14 valley soldiers killed in action, in addition to 244 recently added names.
Organizers say it was an emotional day, and the wall holds a special place in the hearts of valley families.
"I had a gentleman come to the wall a little while ago, and every time he visits, he puts a penny on the wall, and he does so because he visits his dad, and he wants to say hello to his dad. And people come by to say hello to their loved ones. On weekends we see vans pull up, and whole families come out and look at the plaque that's on the wall. It's a place for people to gather and honor those who served in the military," said assistant associate director, Dolores McIntyre.
There are now 488 names listed on the wall.
