The Orange County Veterans Day Celebration takes place Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 a.m., at Orange County Veterans Memorial, 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC.
This event is free and open to the public.
Learn about Veterans Day food deals, plus special Veterans Day events in the Triangle!
Agenda
Master of Ceremony
David Chandler, Colonel, U.S .Air Force (Ret.)
Presentation of Colors
Joint Color Guard, ROTC
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance
Barbara M. Foushee, Council Member, Town of Carrboro
National Anthem
Kenzie Jensen, Cadet, Army ROTC
Welcome
James I. Merritt, US Army (Vietnam)
Opening Remarks
Valerie P. Foushee, Representative, US Congress
Recognitions of Branches of Service
John Cocowich, Captain, US Navy (Retired)
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Brie Vihlen, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF
Veterans Day Address
Lt Col (Ret) / Dr. Mark “Clod” Clodfelter
Professor Emeritus, National War College, Washington, DC
Fundraising Update
Lee Heavlin, Master Chief Petty Officer, US Navy (Retired)
Recognition of Elected Officials, Dignitaries
Jeff McNeill, Orange County Veterans Services Officer
Song
Derone McNeill
Closing Remarks
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair, OC Board of Commissioners
Renée A. Price, Representative, NC General Assembly
Sounding of Taps
Edward Gill, Veteran, US Army
Traffic Control
Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Charles Blackwood
Double-Check Before You Head Out!
We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate.
However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake.
Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go.
More Veterans Day Events and Deals
Check out our complete Veterans Day coverage, including events, freebies and deals in the Triangle, or look at some of the events here: