by d60hc7 | May 14, 2021 | Brick Pavers, Donations, Memorial Day, Memorial Timeline
We visited the worksite today to review the progress as we prepare for Memorial Day 2021. There were stones stacked and scattered by the temporary pathway as we approached the under construction flagpole plaza. “Awesome..” was the word I thought, as I...
by d60hc7 | May 14, 2021 | Brick Pavers, Design Progress, Memorial Day
You have been waiting for news on “How are we doing?” and Memorial Day 2021. Keep visiting the site and we will soon flood you with great news. For “teaser,” Phase II is nearing completion. Thanks to the many donors, matching funds,...
by Lee Heavlin | May 12, 2020 | Brick Pavers, Memorial Day
Chapel Hill, May 12, 2020 Memorial Day is fast approaching, and recognition of this holiday is important to area veterans. It is also a time of reflection for the children and grandchildren of those who served. Area veterans will gather in smaller groups for Memorial...
by Lee Heavlin | Nov 2, 2019 | Brick Pavers, Donations, Veterans Day
We are honoring our local veterans with a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Orange County Veterans Memorial Site at Homestead Park. It is at 11 a.m., Monday, November 11th, 2019. The memorial is located above the Seymour Center at 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill. There...
by Lee Heavlin | Jan 11, 2019 | Brick Pavers, Donations, World War I
Our Memorial is not a monument. It memorializes the service of both the living and the dead. Those that died in conflict or “peacefully” at home with family. But the stark reality of war and service is that soldiers fight because they are...
by Lee Heavlin | Nov 6, 2018 | Brick Pavers, Veterans Day
A special ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I will be held at the site of the future Orange County Veterans Memorial on Monday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. Orange County Commissioner Barry Jacobs will be the guest speaker. The memorial site...
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