“Veterans for Peace Western North Carolina will again this year assemble in remembrance and reclamation of the origins of Armistice Day.”
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Letter: A Navy vet’s thoughts about Veterans Day
“Asheville has a very large number of homeless vets, and if you don’t believe this, just ask the VA or BeLoved Asheville and the rescue mission.”
The fight goes on
By Irene Olds
Letter: Thank you, veterans, for your service
“To all veterans, I want to say thank you on behalf of our entire organization for your service to our country and for all that you and your loved ones have done to guarantee our freedom and way of life.”
Letter: Celebrate Veterans Day with peace in mind
“We can honor our military, but let us keep in mind the tragedies that war brings to us at home and abroad.”
Letter writer: Veterans, thank you for your service
“On this day and every day, we owe each veteran the honor and respect commensurate with their selfless service and sacrifices to our country.”
Brothers in arms: Local nonprofits give back to WNC veterans
With Veterans Day fast approaching, the customary forms of American celebration will be prominently on display: parades through city streets, moments of silence briefly interrupting broadcast media, solemn ceremonies at landmarks across the country, special discounts at restaurants and shops. Beyond those symbolic gestures, however, stands a large and growing need to support the many […]
Supporters gather at McCormick Field for Veterans Day walk
About 50 supporters gathered at McCormick field this morning to honor veterans and contribute to Operation Homefront of the Carolinas, a nonprofit which provides financial relief, recovery assistance and recognition to veterans and their families in the Carolinas. The color guard of Freedom High School in Morganton presented the colors, followed by a speech from […]