American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
The Orange County Department on Aging invites veterans to a breakfast hosted in their honor on Wednesday, November 11, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Lt. Col. Bernardine (Bernie) Donato, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force (Retired) will be the guest speaker.
Read moreThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Women’s Basketball team recognizes a local veteran at each hometown Carolina game. This project was Coach Sylvia Hatchell’s idea several seasons ago, when she wanted to do something special on Veterans Day.
Read moreThere are about 500 veterans at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Many belong to the Carolina Veterans Organization (CVO). A few of our members are part of this group and more are showing interest.
Read moreFor American Legionnaires, Veterans Day is very important. It is our opportunity to remember and recognize the contributions of our fellow servicemen and women. They have served their country, now they are actively serving in their community. Veterans are everywhere and you may be working with one and not even know it.
Read moreGolden Corral and its guests raise millions for Disabled American Veterans organization. They do this by providing a free meal to local veterans at most Golden Corral restaurants. The Disabled American Veterans are present at the dinner and accept donations for their programs to assist disabled veterans.
Read moreThere are lots of events going on in our town to commemorate Veterans Day. This is a very special day for us as we recognize living veterans. Watch this site for details on what we are doing as speakers at local events.
Read moreA Soldier’s Reflection is a speech that was presented at a Veterans Day observance ceremony at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill on Friday, November 8th. It is published today as a special item from the heart from one of today’s returning combat soldiers.
Read moreA number of our post members belong to St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill. Each year, since 2006, these men have promoted a Veterans’ Day weekend fundraiser. Their project benefits recent amputees who have returned from Afghanistan and other countries. They are now in the hospital at Ft. Bragg or Camp Lejeune.
Read moreFood Lion is having a Veterans Day Appreciation event. This is a one day only event on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11TH, 2012.
Read moreGrady Brown Elementary School, Hillsborough, will again have a program for veterans this year. Last year’s event was put on by the students to honor the attending veterans. They also presented a show on the National Flag.
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