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ֶƵDay Ceremony Brevard, NC

November 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

You are invited to the Transylvania County Courthouse lawn to honor those who have served our country and are serving.

I. Invocation – Lt. Craig Adams
II. Presentation of Colors – TC Marine Corps JROTC
III. National Anthem – Emmett Casciato
IV. Welcome & Recognition of ֶƵ– Emmett Casciato
V. Recognition of Elected Officials & Reading of Proclamations
I. Invocation – Lt. Craig Adams
II. Presentation of Colors – TC Marine Corps JROTC
III. National Anthem – Emmett Casciato
IV. Welcome & Recognition of ֶƵ– Emmett Casciato
V. Recognition of Elected Officials & Reading of Proclamations
a. Jason Chappell, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
b. Maureen Copelof, Mayor, City of Brevard
VI. Guest Speaker – Daniel Nicholson, Marine Corps Veteran
VII. Special Presentation – JD Bolt
VIII. Reading of Names of Deceased ֶƵ– DAR Waightstill Avery Chapter
IX. Special Presentation: ֶƵSalute – Master Chief Jones
X. Transylvania County Honor Guard – Rifle Salute & Taps
XI. Official Songs of All Branches of Military Service – music provided by special guests Katherine Murray & Mike Perdue
XII. Kids Club of Connestee Falls
XIII. Closing Remarks – Emmett Casciato
XIV. Benediction – LT. Craig Adams

Immediately after the ceremony, WWII and Korean War veterans will be inside the museum to sign their books, available for purchase: $20 (tax included), cash, check, or credit card.
All proceeds of book sales support the museum’s mission to HONOR veterans, EDUCATE citizens, and PRESERVE our proud military history.
The new 7th Edition of “We Shall Come ֶƵ Victorious.” Stories of WWII ֶƵincludes five new stories of these veterans:
  • Myrl Jean Hughes, WWII US Army Nurse, New Guinea and the Philippines
  • Milt Fletcher, US Army, the Battle of Okinawav
  • Joe Cooper, U.S. Navy, WWII Pacific and U S Army, Korean
  • Warv L.C. Poor, USMC WWII Pacific, Aircraft Technician
  • vCrawford Shearer, US Army WWII Battle of the Bulge

Details

  • Date: November 11, 2023
  • Time:
    11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Organizer

  • The ֶƵHistory Museum

Venue

  • ֶƵHistory Museum of the Carolinas
  • 21 East Main Stree
    Brevard, North Carolina 28712 United States
  • Phone 828-884-2141