by Lee Heavlin | Mar 7, 2024 | Brick Pavers, Donations, Our Local Heroes
Chapel Hill, NC – March 7, 2024. Sometimes this writer receives questions as to Who is a hero? Who is a Veteran? Another is “Are all veterans heroes?” It is not an easy question to answer. If you ask a combat veteran if he or she was a hero they would shy away from...
by Lee Heavlin | Nov 5, 2023 | Brick Pavers, Donations, Memorial Timeline, Veterans Day
We are looking forward to our Veterans Day ceremony and hope that you and your family can join us at the Veterans Memorial site. Mark your calendars for Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 a.m. Please note that this is one day earlier than the official Veterans Day. We...
by Lee Heavlin | May 23, 2023 | American Legion, Brick Pavers, Donations, Memorial Day
The American Legion of Chapel Hill announced that they are gearing up for a project that members have taken the lead on for more than 20 years. It is the long-established project of seeing that every grave at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery is visited and...
by Lee Heavlin | Sep 7, 2021 | Brick Pavers, Donations, Memorial Timeline
Phase II memorial construction is now done! “It’s awesome, inspiring, and …” If you have not stopped by to visit yet, you are missing an opportunity to reconnect with your emotions, memories, and hope for the future. The memorial is designed as a place to reflect...
by Lee Heavlin | Jun 6, 2021 | Donations, Memorial Day, Memorial Timeline
Phase II is now complete and we are very, very proud of what “these hands have made.” Congratulations to all who have helped the veterans’ of Orange County with their mission to build an Orange County Veterans Memorial. An opportunity to make a...
by Lee Heavlin | May 29, 2021 | Brick Pavers, Design Progress, Donations, Memorial Day, Memorial Timeline
One can not help but become a little emotional when their email flag pops up with a teaser notice that affects them. It read, “All Done!!! It looks great! Just need the flag flying now!” Excitement and pride swelled and I just thought, :Wow!...
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