Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh North Carolina where a Wreath and the American Flag was placed at the gravesite of the Post’s namesake World War I Veteran Private Charles T. Norwood.
Legionnaire Henry Horne at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina where a Wreath and the American Flag was placed at the gravesite of the Post’s namesake World War I Veteran Private Charles T. Norwood.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr reading the history of the Post’s namesake World War I Veteran Private Charles T. Norwood at the Wreath and the American Flag laying ceremony.
At the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina Legionnaire Henry Horne and Past Post Commander James Langston lay a wreath at the grave of the Post’s namesake World War I Veteran Private Charles T. Norwood.
Legionnaire Henry Horne and Past Post Commander James Langston lay a wreath at the grave of the Post’s namesake World War I Veteran Private Charles T. Norwood.
Gabriel Carr, Post Commander, Legionnaire Henry Horne and Past Post Commander James Langston at the grave of the Post’s namesake World War I Veteran Private Charles T. Norwood.
Ms. Karen witnessed the wreath-laying ceremony at the Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Sounding of TAPS: A Tribute to the Fallen L to R: Post Commander Gabriel Carr, Historian James Whitaker, Legionnaire Henry Horne and Past Post Commander James Langston.
Raleigh National Cemetery in Raleigh North Carolina
Due to inclement weather, the Memorial Day Ceremony was held indoors at Saint Matthew AME Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Post Commander Gabriel Carr is preparing for the event.
2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn, as a trustee at Saint Matthews AME Church, was granted permission to open the doors, enabling us to conduct the Memorial Day service indoors.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr and Past Post Commander James Langston.
Post Chaplain Willie Pulley
Legionnaire Patricia A. Harris, the guest speaker, is preparing to deliver the Memorial Day address.
Post Chaplain Willie Pulley delivers the opening prayer.
The National Anthem was performed by Mr. David Davis.
The National Anthem was performed by Mr. David Davis.
The National Anthem was performed by Mr. David Davis.
2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn presided over the event as Legionnaire Patricia A. Harris prepared to deliver a speech.
Family members and friends were also present at the Memorial Day Service.
Mr. David Davis performed the National Anthem.
2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn presided over the event.
Mr. Orrin R. Haywood of Haywood Funeral Home Inc, Sergeant-at-Arms Ernest Adams, Service Officer Donald Debnam, Legionnaire Henry Horne and Past Post Commander James Langston.
Mrs. Brenda Judd and Mrs. Gail Anderson accompanied Mr. David David during the piano performance and song selection.
Ms. Teresa Thornton from the Ladies Auxiliary Unit set-up a wonderful spread of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy and share after the Memorial Day service.
Guest speaker Patricia A. Harris delivered the Memorial Day address. A combat veteran with more than 22 years of honorable service, she serves as The American Legion National Internal Affairs Chairman and is the founder and executive director of Women Veterans Support Services, Incorporated. She is also the 98th Department Commander of North Carolina, a past commander of Charles T. Norwood American Legion Post 157 in Raleigh, and a 2025 inductee into the NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Hall of Firsts.
Legionnaire Patricia A. Harris, the guest speaker, delivered the Memorial Day address.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr announced the presentation of certificates.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr presented Certificates of Appreciation to Mr. David Davis, with the presence of 2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr presented Certificates of Appreciation to Legionnaire Patricia Harris, with the presence of 2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr presented Certificates of Appreciation to Legionnaire Patricia Harris, with the presence of 2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn.
Post Commander Gabriel Carr delivers the closing remarks.
Legionnaire Henry Horne, Parliamentarian, Michael Shaw, Past Post Commander James Langston and Sergeant-at-Arms Ernest Adams,
Mr. Gary Raiford (VFW 10999), Legionnaire Elree Smith, Legionnaire Wilbur Mitchell, family members, and friends.
All attendees participated in a rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Mr. Herbert L. Bullock Jr visiting guest from Poughkeepsie, New York (Post 1302).
Legionnaire Patricia A. Harris, Post Commander Gabriel Carr, 2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn and Chaplain Willie Pulley.
The concluding prayer and benediction delivered by Post Chaplain Willie Pulley.
Mr. Orrin R. Haywood of Haywood Funeral Home Inc and Service Officer Donald Debnam.
The concluding prayer and benediction delivered by Post Chaplain Willie Pulley.
Family members and friends were also present at the Memorial Day Service.
Front row L to R: Service Officer Donald Debnam, Legionnaire Patricia A. Harris, Post Commander Gabriel Carr, Legionnaire Henry Horne, Historian James Whitaker and 2nd Vice Commander Lloyd Dunn. Back row L to R: Mr. Gary Raiford (VFW 10999), Legionnaire Elree Smith, Parliamentarian Michael Shaw, Past Post Commander James Langston, Chaplain Willie Pulley, Sergeant-at-Arms Ernest Adams and Legionnaire Wilbur Mitchell.
Ms. Teresa Thornton, Chaplain Willie Pulley and Past Post Commander James Langston,
We’re planning a delightful spread of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy and share after the Memorial Day service.
We’re planning a delightful spread of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy and share after the Memorial Day service.
We’re planning a delightful spread of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy and share after the Memorial Day service.
We’re planning a delightful spread of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy and share after the Memorial Day service.
A Special Acknowledgment to Saint Matthew African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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