Orange County Veterans Day Celebration

A special ceremony commemorating Veterans Day will be held at the Oranqe County Veterans Memorial.

Capt. Alfred S. McLaren, USN (Ret). Ph.D. will be the guest speaker. He is a hiqhly decorated naval submarine officer and polar explorer, who brings a remarkable background to this year's celebration.

In case of rain, the event will take place at the Southern Human Services Center.

Program of Events

Introduction & Welcome
John H. Cocowitch, Captain, US Navy (Ret.)

Presentation of Colors
Joint Color Guard, UNC-CH ROTC
Asst. MOI GySgt Wade Perry

Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
Mark Bell, Mayor, Town of Hillsborough

National Anthem
Joshua Moraja, Midshipman 3/C, Navy ROTC

Opening Remarks
Reneé A. Price, Representative, NC General Assembly

Introduction of Guest Speaker
John H. Cocowitch, Captain, US Navy (Ret.)

Veterans Day Address
Alfred Scott McLaren, Captain, US Navy (Ret.), Ph.D.

Recognitions of Branches of Service
Dan Hurd, Lt. Colonel, US Army (Ret.)

Fundraising & Construction Update
Bruce Runberg, Captain, CEC, US Navy (Ret.)

Recognition of Elected Officials, Dignitaries
Barbara M. Foushee, Mayor, Town of Carrboro

Closing Remarks
Jamezetta Bedford, Chair, OC Board of Commissioners

Retrieval of Colors
Joint Color Guard, UNC-CH ROTC
Asst. MOI GySgt Wade Perry

Sounding of Taps
Edward Gill, Veteran, US Army

Traffic Control
Orange County Sheriff's Office, Sheriff Charles Blackwood