Chapel Hill to host annual Memorial Day Service honoring U.S. veterans

COMMUNITY NEWS

Compiled By Michelle Cassell
Editor

CHAPEL HILL— Orange County will honor the sacrifices of America’s servicemen and women during the annual Veterans Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 26, 2025, from 8:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Site, located at 2501 Homestead Drive in Chapel Hill.

The community is invited to attend this solemn tribute to those who gave their lives in service to our country. The program will include a posting of colors by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Color Guard, under the direction of Investigator Pat Gilchrist, and an invocation by Reverend Dr. George I. Allison.

Town of Chapel Hill Mayor Jessica Anderson will welcome attendees, followed by remarks and acknowledgments from Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee and NC Representative Renée A. Price, who will offer a special recognition of Gold Star families.

Brigadier General Arnold Gordon-Bray, United States Army, (Retired) will provide the keynote address at Monday’s Memorial Day event in Chapel Hill.

The keynote Memorial Day address will be delivered by Brigadier General Arnold Gordon-Bray, United States Army, Retired, a distinguished leader and veteran. Other participants include Lt. Col. David Terrell, Captain Bruce Runberg, Judge Hathaway Pendergrass, and James I. Merritt. The ceremonial laying of the wreath will be conducted by Colonel David Chandler and Brigadier General Gordon-Bray.

Taps will be performed by Edward H. Gill of American Legion Post 6.

Facility setup and refreshments will be provided by Orange County. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.ocveteransmemorial.com

Michelle Cassell is a seasoned reporter who has covered everything from crime to hurricanes and local politics to human interest over the course of 35 years. As Editor, she hopes to encourage writers of a wide range of backgrounds and interests in TLR’s coverage of Southern Orange County news. This reporter can be reached at: Information@TheLocal Reporter.press.