Orange County Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony in Chapel Hill
Date: Mon, May 25, 2026
Time: 8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Venue: Various Locations in Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill
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Category: Community
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 OrderJesse G. Torres, United States Marines Posting of ColorsOrange County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard under the direction of Investigator Pat Gilchrist Invocation & Pledge of AllegianceReverend Dr. George I. Allison WelcomeMayor Barbara M. Foushee, Town of Carrboro Acknowledgement of Elected Officials & DignitariesLt. Col. David Terrell, United States Air Force, Retired Special Recognition of Gold Star FamiliesMayor Jess Anderson, Town of Chapel Hill Acknowledgement of Branches of ServiceMayor Mark Bell, Town of Hillsborough, United States Navy Introduction of Guest SpeakerNC Representative Renée A. Price, House District 50 MEMORIAL DAY ADDRESSSecretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, United States ArmyNorth Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Recognition of Purple Heart RecipientsJesse G. Torres, United States Marines Update on Memorial and AnnouncementsCaptain Bruce Runberg, United States Navy, Retired Special AnnouncementJames I. Merritt, United States Army Dedication of WreathChair Jean Hamilton, Orange County Board of Commissioners Laying of the WreathColonel David Chandler, United States Air Force, RetiredSecretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, NCDMVA TapsEdward H. Gill, American Legion Post 6, United States Army Facility set-up and refreshments provided by Orange County Check out the list of Memorial Day Weekend events, including ceremonies, in the Triangle! 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. Yo
