Honoring America's Veterans and Supporting NC's National Guard

Veterans Day -- Presentation of Colors

Democrats from across Wake County joined together for WDCP's Veterans Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 8th at the Cary VFW Post 7383 to both honor local veterans and to support the men and women of the NC National Guard.

The ceremony was kicked off with a welcome from NC Representative Grier Martin followed by the Presentation of Colors, performed by members of the Cary VFW Post 7383 and American Legion Post 67. Cinnamon Davis provided a spectacular rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner." The formal program included remarks from NC Senate Candidate Charles Malone, Former State Senator Cal Cunningham, US Representative Brad Miller and US Representative Bob Etheridge.

The nine veterans honored included: Hon. Al Adams, Hon. Rodger & M’Liss Koopman, PR Latta, Phil Leslie, Hon. Grier Martin, Don Mial, Ed Ridpath, Karen Simon and Hon. Harold Webb. Exhibits for each honoree were created by various WCDP Clubs and Auxiliaries. Those exhibits are now on display at the NCDP Headquarters.

As part of the event, attendees participated in two service projects in honor of our Armed Forces. Participants donated materials and assembled care packages for the men and women of the NC National Guard serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each package included an assortment of foods and snacks, along with a personal, handwritten note. Thanks to this care package drive, over 60 care packages are on their way to our citizen-soldiers.

Participants also donated children's books to support the NC National Guard's Angel Tree Program. The Angel Tree Program provides new, hardcover books for children of NC National Guard families. Thanks to this event, over 200 books have been collected and delivered to the NC National Family Support Team.

Care Packages are still available for shipment! Support a deployed soldier by sending a care package. The cost is only $14 and includes materials and shipping. Please contact the WCDP at admin@wakedems.org to learn how to personalize a care package today.