Message from Brunswick County Veteran Services:<\/p>\n
Hello Everyone,<\/p>\n
I’m just passing along some information…
\nMemorial Day Observation
\nMonday, May 27th is Memorial Day. Many people use this day to mark the start of summer and to come together with family and friends. However, as you know, the true purpose of this day is to reflect and honor those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for their Country. The Brunswick County Veterans Services Office would like to wish you all a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend, and we hope that you will keep the true purpose of this holiday in mind.<\/p>\n
If anyone would like to attend a Memorial Day program, here are some of the locations available to you in Brunswick County:<\/p>\n
Monday, May 27th Ceremonies:<\/p>\n
10:00 a.m. Veterans Memorial Park
\nSunset Beach<\/p>\n
10:00 a.m. VFW Post # 7288
\n900 Carter Drive, Calabash<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m. VFW Post #10400
\n3161 George II Hwy, Boiling Springs Lakes
\nGuest speaker is COL Heather Carlisle, Commander of 596th Transportation Brigade & Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point. Complimentary lunch after the program. Additionally, BSL Boy Scout Troop 102 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony following lunch. Public welcome.<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m. American Legion Post # 543
\n4140A Southport Supply Road
\nSt. James Town Hall Community Center
\nAll local residents are invited to attend. Colors will be presented by the Post Honor Guard; the National Anthem will be sung and a memorial wreath will be placed followed by Taps. Ms. Lois Moore will sing patriotic songs. This year, the American Legion will perform the poignant POW\/MIA Missing Man Table tableau as part of the larger ceremony.<\/p>\n
1:00 p.m. VFW Post # 10226
\n103 SE 50th Street, Oak Island
\n(light free lunch)<\/p>\n
1:00 p.m. VFW Post #8866
\n573 Sabbath Home Road, Holden Beach<\/p>\n
Thursday, May 30th Ceremony<\/p>\n
11:00 a.m. American Legion Post # 503
\n10277 Beach Drive SW, Calabash<\/p>\n
Memorial Day Discounts for Veterans can be found here: https:\/\/www.military.com\/military-appreciation-month\/military-appreciation-month-discounts.html<\/p>\n
As always, if you have any VA related questions or would like to file for VA benefits, our office is here to assist you, please call our office at 910-253-2233 to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n
Respectfully,
\nAnita L. Hartsell
\nSenior Veterans Service Officer
\nBrunswick County Veterans Services Office<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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