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06-06-2025
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Veterans Bridge Home to Host First Women Veterans Honor Walk in Raleigh
RALEIGH, NC - June 6, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - In recognition of Women Veterans Day, Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), in partnership with Wake County, the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and local veteran-serving organizations, will host the inaugural Women Veterans Honor Walk on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon at the North Carolina Veterans Monument in Downtown Raleigh. Participants will walk to honor the service, strength and sacrifice of women who have worn the uniform - past and present. Attendees are encouraged to walk in honor or memory of a woman veteran, whether themselves, a loved one or someone whose service deserves recognition. The walk will conclude at the steps of the North Carolina State Capitol and feature remarks from Secretary Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, who will serve as the keynote speaker. The program will also include patriotic music, moments of recognition and access to community resources for women veterans. "This event is an opportunity to shine a light on the extraordinary contributions of women who have served our country," said Lori Noonan, chief growth officer of Veterans Bridge Home. "We're honored to create a space where their service is recognized and celebrated by the community." Media interested in attending should RSVP to Lori Noonan at lnoonan@ Interviews with VBH leadership and event speakers can be arranged upon request. About Veterans Bridge Home Veterans Bridge Home is a committed advocate for service members, veterans, and their families, striving to create stronger communities one veteran at a time. With a mission to connect, lead, and advocate, we focus on providing tailored support services, fostering community integration, and building cross-sector partnerships to ensure that every veteran issupported, connected, and respected. Through a proven process of engagement, care, connection, advocacy, and celebration, Veterans Bridge Home upholds its promise that every veteran matters and is an integral part of our community. For more information, please visit Social LinksX | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Media Contact Full Name: Lori Noonan Title: Chief Growth Officer Company Name: Veterans Bridge Home Email: lnoonan@ Phone Number: 14049344343 Website: View the original release on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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26-05-2025
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Memorial Day ceremonies in the Upstate: What to know
(WSPA) – Gatherings are happening all across the South Carolina, and Western North Carolina, to honor those who died while serving in the United States military. Simpsonville Memorial Day Ceremony – Sergeant John Salinas of the S.C. State Guard will talk about the restrictions that have lifted, allowing more veterans to give back through blood donations. May 26 at 11 a.m., hosted at the Simpsonville Arts Center, 110 Academy Street, in Simpsonville. City of Mauldin, Memorial Day Ceremony – The City of Mauldin will host a ceremony, offering community members to pay their respects to fallen service members. May 26 at 11 a.m. until noon, hosted at the Mauldin Veterans Memorial, 101 East Butler Road, in Mauldin. Pendleton Memorial Day Ceremony – The Pendleton American Legion Post 113 will host a ceremony to honor fallen heroes. May 26 at 10 a.m., hosted at the Pendleton Veterans Park, 500 Lebanon Road, in Pendleton. Asheville Memorial Day Ceremony – A tribute to honor the fallen heroes. Secretary of the N.C. Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, will be the speaker and will feature readings from the Brothers and Sisters Like These, writing group. May 26 at 10 a.m., hosted at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 962 W Old US Highway 70, in Black Mountain. Lake Lure Memorial Day Program – Featuring Colonel of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Brad A. Morgan, lead for Western N.C. Storm Recovery Mission May 26 at 9 a.m., hosted at the Roosevelt Hall at 2771 Memorial Highway, in Lake Lure. Know of any ceremonies we may have missed? Let us know! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
