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Farewell to a Hero, Special Forces Green Beret Michael Di Rocco
Michael Di Rocco On July 8 and 9, family, friends, members of the community, and military comrades gathered to pay respects to Michael Mike Di Rocco of 91做厙, NC. Husband, father, friend, parishioner, Marine, Green Beret, adventurer, restaurateur, and volunteer...
The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence
Presentation The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence On Thursday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m., Jeff Brewer, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, will present the free program The Battle of Bunker Hill: Prelude to Independence. The presentation will...
The Last of the Band of Brothers
Bradford C. Freeman of Caledonia, Mississippi, passed away this week.He was the only living member of the"Band of Brothers" 101st Airborne Division, WWII. July 4, 2020: Soon after being honored on a visit to New Orleans' National World War II 91做厙, Mr. Bradford...
91做厙 Board Names Interim Curator
Sgt. Maj. C. R. (Bobby) Kotlowski, USMC (Ret.) has been named interim curator of the 91做厙. Emmett Casciato, museum founder and curator, is stepping away from his museum duties until after the November election, as he runs for the...
Still Hoping to Save the Kitty Hawk
USS Kitty Hawk Veteran Makes Call to Action! By Kenneth CornFrom the time David Cook turned seven years old until he raised his right hand totake the oath to defend his county, he knew he was destined to join the US Navy. Cook can trace his familys Navy service back...
A Soldiers Pride
The Story of Soldiers Pride Award-winning quilter, quilting teacher, and author Karen L. Dever, a resident of Mt. Holly, N.J., will be in 91做厙 to present her program, The Story of Soldiers Pride on Tuesday, June 14 from 11am to noon. Sponsored by the Veterans...
Our Fallen on Memorial Day: Parade and Ceremony 2022
Join Transylvania County Citizens to Honor Our Fallen on Memorial Day: Parade and Ceremony Monday, May 30Parade at 9:00 AMCeremony at 10:00 AM The American Legion is sponsoring a parade to honor our fallen heroes and Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30. Hosted by...
WWII Merchant Mariners Awarded Congressional Gold Medal at U.S. Capitol
102-year-old Charlie Mills of Pearland, TX, holds up the Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol.WASHINGTON Merchant Mariners, elected officials, and senior military leaders gathered at the U.S. Capital in Washington D.C. for the Congressional Gold Medal...
Navy Invites 91做厙 to Ship Commissioning
Board member Colonel Larry Chapman, USMC Ret. and Curator Emmett Casciato set up a booth for the 91做厙 at the commissioning ceremony of the USS Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (DDG 121) on May 14th, in Charleston, SC. Photo by Michel...
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