October 12, 2016
10:00
AM
EVENT
Downtown Fayetteville Veterans Day Parade
Students from Cumberland County Schools to walk in parade with Vietnam Veterans.
SPONSOR: Cumberland County Veterans Council
LOCATION: Hay Street
More details to come.
10:00
AM
EVENT
Vietnam War at the Cape Fear – Exhibits
Several awesome Vietnam War-related exhibits to be on display during the week of Heroes Homecoming V, including
Hugh’s Crate – Crate of deceased Vietnam Veteran containing memorabilia from the war which sat unopened in widow’s house decades after its arrival
Missing Man Table – Empty table set up to honor the POW-MIA
“An Unlikely Refugee” – Tribute to a Burmese python named George who was bought from Vietnam by a Vietnam Veteran
SPONSOR: Museum of the Cape Fear
LOCATION: Museum of the Cape Fear
More details to come.
1:00
PM
EVENT
Meet & Greet Our Vietnam Veterans
Meet-n-Greet a few brave Vietnam Veterans while enjoying the exhibits. Refreshments will be provided.
SPONSOR: Museum of the Cape Fear
LOCATION: Museum of the Cape Fear
More details to come.
2:00
PM
EVENT
Oral Histories of the Vietnam War
Dr. Cindy Briggs to speak about histories of Vietnam Veterans.
SPONSOR: Museum of the Cape Fear
LOCATION: Museum of the Cape Fear
More details to come.
6:00
PM
EVENT
Yellow Ribbon Tribute & Dinner
A special evening dedicated to honor the families of Vietnam Veterans who played a valuable role in and after the war.
SPONSOR: Town of Spring Lake
LOCATION: Spring Lake Recreation & Parks Building
More details to come.
6:30
PM
EVENT
Gold Star Torch Ceremony
Ceremony designed to recognize the sacrifice that all Gold Star family members make when a family member and/or loved one dies in service.
SPONSOR: ASOM
LOCATION: ASOM
More details to come.
11:00
AM
EVENT
Hello Vietnam – A Tribute to Bob Hope and America’s Heroes
A unique tribute to Bob Hope & America’s Heroes with Bob Hope and Marilyn Monroe who are re-enacted by actors.
SPONSOR: ASOM
LOCATION: ASOM
More details to come.
12:00
PM
EVENT
Bike Rally
Rocking bike rally to end at Festival Park with food vendors, bands, contests, etc.
SPONSOR: Freedom Biker Church (feat. Rolling Thunder)
LOCATION: Festival Park
More details to come.
1:00
PM
EVENT
The Moving Wall Dedication
A moving experience designed to honor and pay tribute to our Vietnam Veterans – a half-size replica of the Washington, DC, Vietnam Veterans Memorial which has toured the country for over three decades
SPONSOR: ASOM
LOCATION: ASOM
More details to come.
3:00
PM
EVENT
Hope Mills Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Hope Mills annual ceremony to honor all veterans – with a special emphasis on our Vietnam Veterans.
LOCATION: TBD More details to come.
