CARRBORO, N.C. – Mayor Barbara Foushee has proclaimed Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, as a day to remember the invaluable contribution of Carrboro's veterans and urges all residents to take every opportunity to honor the service and sacrifice of individuals in uniform transitioning from active service.
Please read the entire proclamation at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions
Town of Carrboro Recognizes Employee Veterans
In a ceremony to be held outside Carrboro Town Hall at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, Mayor Foushee will read the proclamation and honor Carrboro employees who are veterans for their service and sacrifice, including the following:
Police Department
- Lieutenant Joe Thomas (Marine Corps)
Fire-Rescue Department
- Edwin Renegar (Marine Corps)
Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Resources Department
- Jack Gaegler (Air Force)
- Steve Harward (Navy)
- Clarence Potter (Army)
Public Works Department
Orange County Veterans Memorial Ceremony
If you are looking to honor the veterans in your life, a special ceremony commemorating Veterans Day will be held at the Orange County Veterans Memorial on Monday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Orange County Veterans Memorial at 2501 Homestead Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. This year's ceremony will feature Captain Alfred Scott McLaren, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Ph.D., as the distinguished guest speaker. Mayor Foushee will provide a recognition of elected officials and dignitaries during the event.
Captain McLaren, a highly decorated naval officer and polar explorer, brings a remarkable background to this year’s celebration. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, McLaren served as a submarine commander and was selected among the first fifty officers to complete Admiral H.G. Rickover’s Advanced Nuclear Power School. His academic achievements include a Ph.D. in the Physical Geography of the Polar Regions from the University of Colorado Boulder, an M.Phil. in Polar Studies from the University of Cambridge, and a Master’s in International Affairs from George Washington University.
McLaren’s service in the U.S. Navy and his expertise in polar geography make him an inspiring speaker for this occasion, which honors the courage, dedication, and sacrifices made by U.S. veterans in service to their country.
The Orange County Veterans Day Celebration is free and open to the public. Families, friends, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend as a way to show support and gratitude to our veterans. This annual ceremony aims to celebrate the contributions of veterans from all branches of the armed services and to pay tribute to the values they represent.
Learn more about the Veterans Memorial at ocveteransmemorial.com
Operation Green Light
In observance of Operation Green Light, the Town of Carrboro is displaying green lights on Carrboro Town Hall, Fire Station 1 and Carrboro Century Center. The lights are a symbol of recognition of the plight of veterans across the country who are having a hard time connecting with benefits after serving their country.
Veterans Day is a time to reflect on those who have courageously served our nation in the armed forces. Thank you to our veterans, past and present, for your service and sacrifice.
