There are a number of events honoring veterans in and around Chapel Hill on Veterans Day. We suggest you visit Chapelboro.com for a list of events.
Post 6 supports the Orange County Veterans Memorial. Our members serve on the Veterans Committee building and raising funds for the Memorial. You will find us there on Veterans Day. The event starts promptly at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 11th, at the Orange County Veterans Memorial on Homestead Road. Plan to arrive no later than 10:45 as the ceremony starts promptly at 11:00 a.m.
You can find more information by visiting the Memorial’s web site at ocveteransmemorial.com
Orange County Veterans Day Celebration
Thursday, November 11, 2021
11:00 am
Southern Human Services Campus
2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC
Event Plan |
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Welcome |
Lee Heavlin, U.S. Navy
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Posting of the Colors with Pledge of Allegiance | Orange County Sheriff’s Office |
Invocation |
The Rev. Albert Williams, U.S. Army
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National Anthem |
Alan Best, The Tan & Sober Gentlemen
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Recognition of Veterans
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Peggy Wilmoth, U.S. Army
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Recognition of Elected Officials |
Allen Buansi, Chapel Hill Town Council
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Introduction of Speaker Orange County | Commissioner Renee Price |
Speaker |
Sheriff Charles Blackwood
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Memorial Update and Closing Remarks
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Bruce Runberg, U.S. Navy
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Retiring of the Colors
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Orange County Sheriff’s Office
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Sounding of Taps |
Parking available at site. Meet-and-Greet with Refreshments following Ceremony.