[Durham INC] Durham County Veteran Services Host 2022 Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program on Nov. 10

[Jones, Henry R.]

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NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                    Date: 10/28/2022
Contact: Public Information Office                   Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919) 560-0020
E-mail: publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov<mailto:publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov>

Durham County Veteran Services Host 2022 Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program on Nov. 10

Annual event in person for first time since 2019

Durham, NC -

What: Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program
Who:              Durham County Veteran Services
When:         Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where:          Durham County Human Services Building
                        414 E. Main Street
                        Countywide Meeting Rooms B & C, second floor

Facts:

  *   Durham County recognizes U.S. military veterans of all branches of service during a celebration of patriotism, service and sacrifice each year on or near Veterans Day.
  *   The annual event returns to in person for first time since 2019. Was virtual in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.
  *   The community is invited to join in honoring service members and their families at the Thursday, November 10th event to be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Countywide Meeting Rooms B and C of the Durham County Human Services Building, located at 414 E. Main Street.
  *   Attendees - please note to give yourself extra time to arrive as the parking lot next to the Human Services Building is mostly unavailable due to construction of the 500 East Main Street Mixed-Use Development. There are paid parking options on the street and in the Church Street parking deck located on the 100 block of East Main Street.
  *   The Durham County 2022 Veterans Day celebration will feature remarks from Durham County Manager Dr. Kimberly J. Sowell and a keynote address from Dr. Alyshia Smith, Medical Center Director of the Durham VA Health System.
  *   The theme for this year's event will follow the national theme of "Honor." Veterans are proud of their military service in defending our Nation. Honor reflects the military value and tradition of answering the call to duty. There is distinct honor in serving to protect our way of life and the Constitution of the United States of America.
  *   "The security of our country rests on the shoulders of generations of young men and women who stepped forward to serve in the U.S. military. It is important to honor their courage, commitment, and sacrifice," said Durham County Veteran Services Director Lois Harvin-Ravin. 'An unknown author wrote "We don't know them all, but we owe them all.' The opportunity to once again, celebrate our veterans with an in-person event as we shine a Green Light in honor and in support of our nation's veterans is our opportunity to pay honor toward that debt."
  *   The 2022 Veterans Day holiday is Friday, November 11th. The National Ceremony is held each year on Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery, commencing precisely at 11 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
  *   Veterans from all eras of service will be invited to participate in the Walk of Honor during the County's annual celebration of Veterans.
  *   Capt. Helen E. Tripp, Manager of Community Paramedics with Durham County Emergency Medical Services, will sing our National Anthem.
  *   The event is free and open to the public. The media is encouraged to attend this event of high honor.
  *   For more information, email Durham County Veterans Services Director Lois Harvin-Ravin at lharvin-ravin at dconc.gov<mailto:lharvin-ravin at dconc.gov> or call (919) 560-8387.
  *   The County will take part in Operation Green Light from November 7-13, shining a green light to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families. Learn more about participating here<https://www.dconc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/9225>.
  *   Most offices operated by the County will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday on Friday, November 11th.

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