I. Invocation – Lt. Craig Adams
II. Presentation of Colors – TC Marine Corps JROTC
III. National Anthem – Emmett Casciato
IV. Welcome & Recognition of Veterans – Emmett Casciato
V. Recognition of Elected Officials & Reading of Proclamations
I. Invocation – Lt. Craig Adams
II. Presentation of Colors – TC Marine Corps JROTC
III. National Anthem – Emmett Casciato
IV. Welcome & Recognition of Veterans – Emmett Casciato
V. Recognition of Elected Officials & Reading of Proclamations
a. Jason Chappell, Chairman, Board of Commissioners
b. Maureen Copelof, Mayor, City of Brevard
VI. Guest Speaker – Daniel Nicholson, Marine Corps Veteran
VII. Special Presentation – JD Bolt
VIII. Reading of Names of Deceased Veterans – DAR Waightstill Avery Chapter
IX. Special Presentation: Veterans Salute – Master Chief Jones
X. Transylvania County Honor Guard – Rifle Salute & Taps
XI. Official Songs of All Branches of Military Service – music provided by special guests Katherine Murray & Mike Perdue
XII. Kids Club of Connestee Falls
XIII. Closing Remarks – Emmett Casciato
XIV. Benediction – LT. Craig Adams

• Myrl Jean Hughes, WWII US Army Nurse, New Guinea and the Philippines
• Milt Fletcher, US Army, the Battle of Okinawav
• Joe Cooper, U.S. Navy, WWII Pacific and U S Army, Korean
• Warv L.C. Poor, USMC WWII Pacific, Aircraft Technician
• vCrawford Shearer, US Army WWII Battle of the Bulge

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Let them Eat Cake! Honoring Vietnam era Veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Vietnam era veterans and family members gathered at the ����Live for coffee, cake, and conversation on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The museum’s meeting room was festooned in red, white, and blue, thanks to the decorating talents of Maggie DiRocco, spouse of U.S. Special Forces Vietnam War veteran Michael DiRocco. Michael was a museum board member and active volunteer until his death in June 2022. “I’d like to help with this party,” his wife said. “It’s a very meaningful day for me.”

March 29, 1973 was the day United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, it marks the day the last of the known 591 POWs left Hanoi. David Grant, who dropped by with his wife Betsy, commented, “Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of the day I flew home from the Hanoi Hilton.”

Honoring Vietnam Veterans

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location. More than 5,400 veterans serving during this period reside in Transylvania and Henderson counties (12.6% of Transylvania County’s population, and 9.4% of the population of Henderson County).

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To honor all those who served during this period, the ����Live held an open house for Vietnam vets and their families, with coffee from Cup & Saucer and a patriotic sheet cake declaring “Thank you for your Service, Vietnam Veterans” from

Vietnam Veterans,
Thank You for Your Service

“This informal get-together was our way of saying thank you to all who served during the Vietnam era,” said museum board member Michel Robertson. “To anyone who did not realize March 29th is a day of recognition for Vietnam era veterans, it’s never too late to say ‘thank you for your service.’”

Craig, Bobby, Mike, Carl, and Ron

Joe Sansosti, Larry Chapman, Jill Chapman R

James Boatright, Pippa, and Maggie DiRocco

Art Cole, USAF, and cigar humidor.

Phl, Dave, Steve in Vietnam Gallery

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You are invited to Transylvania County’s Veterans Day Observance to honor all veterans on Thursday, November 11 at 11:00 AM in front of the museum (next to the Transylvania County Courthouse) at 21 East Main Street in Brevard.

The keynote speaker will be Ken Corn, a former Iraq War Correspondent, WLOS-TV photojournalist, and museum vice president.

The Transylvania County Honor Guard and Daughters of the American Revolution members will participate.

The new book , a collection of area Korean War veterans’ personal stories will be launched. Some of the veterans will be available to sign their stories in the book after the ceremony.

The museum will be open for tours until 3:00 PM. Please join us to honor your veterans and all veterans—on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Author Mike McCarty with Korean War Veteran Charles Holden at the ����Live. (Photo credit: WLOS Staff)

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The Veterans History of the Carolinas is located at 21 East Main Street in Brevard and admission is free. The museum is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. To arrange a group tour or purchase an honor wall plaque, please visit call 828-884-2141 or visit theveteransmuseum.org

The last open day of 2019 will be Sunday, Dec. 8. After winter inventory and cleaning, the museum will re-open on Feb. 5, 2020.

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On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, Oskar Blues Brevard brewery will be tapping R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Ale.

For every beer sold, Oskar Blues will donate $1.00 to the ����Live, and give all veterans a free pint glass (they are not allowed legally to give free beer).

The Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be on site from noon to 7:00 pm on Veterans Day. Please go and enjoy the beer, food, and music as you support and honor veterans with your beer purchase.

Mountain Music Monday will entertain you with live music from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

The ����Live is grateful to Oskar Blues for their continued support of veterans. Oskar Blues donated all the beer for the museum’s first gala, and continue to generously support veterans and museum.

Oskar Blues Brewery is located at 342 Mountain Industrial Dr, Brevard, NC 28712For additional information and schedule, please visit �ǰ���

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