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My first trip to The Wall was early AM when it was new, before sidewalks were installed. It was a mud hole and no lights except for a single volunteer vet with a Coleman lantern under a canopy. It was there I picked up my first MIA/ POW sticker. That sticker is still on my tool box.
The second time I saw the wall was with a coworker on a business trip, a Vietnamese refugee, a retired South Vietnam Army Sargent who was one of the boat people. I am not a war veteran but I consider The Wall a solemn place honoring those of my generation who paid the ultimate price and those who served, and are still among us.
As far as Rolling Thunder, I've never been inclined to participate in the D.C. event, but it is huge! I'm not a big crowds fan. Most folks I know who do participate and support Rolling thunder are all in for the right reasons. Best ever speech at D.C. Event was from Heather French, a past Miss America and a great Lady.