Orange County will honor the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and women during the annual Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Site, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Program of Events
Call to Order
Jesse G. Torres, United States Marines
Posting of Colors
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard under the direction of Investigator Pat Gilchrist
Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance
Reverend Dr. George I. Allison
Welcome
Mayor Barbara M. Foushee, Town of Carrboro
Acknowledgement of Elected Officials & Dignitaries
Lt. Col. David Terrell, United States Air Force, Retired
Special Recognition of Gold Star Families
Mayor Jess Anderson, Town of Chapel Hill
Acknowledgement of Branches of Service
Mayor Mark Bell, Town of Hillsborough, United States Navy
Introduction of Guest Speaker
NC Representative Renée A. Price, House District 50
MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESS
Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, United States Army
North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Recognition of Purple Heart Recipients
Jesse G. Torres, United States Marines
Update on Memorial and Announcements
Captain Bruce Runberg, United States Navy, Retired
Special Announcement
James I. Merritt, United States Army
Dedication of Wreath
Chair Jean Hamilton, Orange County Board of Commissioners
Laying of the Wreath
Colonel David Chandler, United States Air Force, Retired
Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, NCDMVA
Taps
Edward H. Gill, American Legion Post 6, United States Army
Facility set-up and refreshments provided by Orange County
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