Veterans Day Ceremony 2023

     Veterans Day Ceremony was held on November 4th 2023 at the north side of the State Capital Building, Raleigh, North Carolina. To pay tribute to veterans from various eras, including World War I, World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom.
     The graves of veterans interred at the Carolina Biblical Gardens Cemetery, Raleigh, North Carolina were flagged with an American Flag.
  Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it's largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices. It was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.
     Veterans gathered downtown to listen to the event speakers and celebrate Veterans.Featured speakers include Richard Spyrison, President, Wake County Council of Veterans Organizations, Inc, Terry F. Hatfield, Past President Wake County Council of Veterans Organizations, Inc, Douggy Johnson, Secretary, Wake County Council of Veterans Organizations, Inc,. Guest Speaker Major General William Kirkland, U.S. Army (Retired).   
     The Posting of the Colors and Presentation of the POW/MIA Wreath was presented by the Garner Magnet High School, Army JROTC.

     On November 7th, 2023 the Disability Determination Services (DDS) is a division of the NC Department of Health and Human Services hosted a Veterans luncheon for their Veterans employees. Charles T. Norwood American Legion Post 157 members were honored to participate and recognize the Veterans.

    On November 10th, 2023 Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church held a Veterans Brunch for the members of the church. Charles T. Norwood American Legion Post 157 members were honored to participate and recognize the Veterans. The event was catered by one of our own member Legionnaire Greg Bethea of J Squared Grilling BBQ Done Right. The food was great and we found some future members.

     On November 12th, 2023 St. Matthew AME Church held a Veterans Recognition program for the members of the church. Charles T. Norwood American Legion Post 157 members were asked along side the Veterans of the Church to participate and be recognized. CPT. Aaron A. Dunn Presented the Veterans of St. Matthew AME Church and the members of The Charles T. Norwood American Legion Post 157 with a Military Freedom Coin. Each Veteran received a Military Appreciation Freedom Coin with the encryption that read, ( I am forever grateful for your service and your sacrifice).