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Cemetery ceremony honors present and past patriots for Independence Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Veterans stand proud for the red, white and blue. They are honoring those who fought for our freedom at the annual Independence Day Program in the Wilmington National Cemetery....
View ArticleDozens gather to honor and show respect for veterans
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Honoring those who have served our country is what the Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Wilmington Cemetery was all about. Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank the...
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Wreaths Across America covers Wilmington National Cemetery
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – When he addressed the crowd from the platform with the rows of graves surrounding it, Wilmington Mayor Bill Saffo talked about during the first Wreaths Across America ceremony...
View ArticleWilmington National Cemetery prepares to honor fallen
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington National Cemetery is getting its grounds ready to honor those who lost their lives serving our country. The flags lining the cemetery were put up Friday in...
View ArticleMemorial Day events around the Cape Fear
(WWAY) — There are several Memorial Day events happening around the Cape Fear today, to honor those who gave their lives for our country. In Brunswick County, The VFW Calabash Post 7288 Memorial Day...
View ArticleHundreds come out for Memorial Day ceremony despite heavy downpour
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s the sound of Memorial Day at the Wilmington National Cemetery. Each name read is a veteran who died in 2017. Those who attended the “Tolling of the Bell” ceremony were...
View ArticleMany come out to remember importance of Independence Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Fourth of July is a day filled with hot dogs, burgers and fireworks. But for some people in Wilmington, it’s important to remember the original meaning of Independence Day....
View ArticleWilmington National Cemetery suffered minimal damage during Hurricane Florence
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – Despite widespread damage across the Cape Fear from Hurricane Florence, one area survived nearly unscathed. Wilmington National Cemetery, located at 2011 Market Street, only...
View ArticleWilmington National Cemetery dressed in red, white & blue ahead of Memorial Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Cities and towns around the world are prepping their communities for Memorial Day. In the Port City, volunteers, including members of Carolina Beach Jeeps, decorated the...
View ArticleMemorial Day event at Wilmington National Cemetery honors fallen
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — For many Memorial Day is a holiday in which family and friends gather for fun, food and fellowship. But the annual ceremony at Wilmington National Cemetery remembers the...
View ArticleWilmington Cemetery honors the fallen for Memorial Day
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Monday is Memorial Day, a time to honor Americans who have died in active military service. Across the Cape Fear, flags will be marking graves this weekend. In New...
View ArticleWilmington National Cemetery honors the fallen on Memorial Day
DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON (WWAY) — In honor of Memorial Day, the Wilmington National Cemetery honored those who fiercely fought for our country. Every year on this day, the New Hanover County Veterans...
View ArticleVolunteers place thousands of wreaths by grave stones at Wilmington National...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Saturday marked the 14th annual Wreaths Across America Day. Over 2,000 National cemeteries across the country commemorated the occasion, including the one right here in...
View ArticleWilmington residents reflect on Memorial Day
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Memorial Day, hundreds of people in and out of uniform gathered at the Wilmington National Cemetery, reflecting on the the holiday’s importance. “Turnout’s going to be great...
View ArticleWreaths Across America looks to Remember, Honor, and Teach at Christmas
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wreaths Across America is a national event carried out at more than 2,700 locations in all 50 states, at sea, and abroad. It includes Wilmington National Cemetery, where more...
View ArticleThousands of wreaths placed in Wilmington National Ceremony to recognize...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington National Cemetery saw hundreds of people turn out on Saturday to a ceremony honoring those who served our country. Wreaths Across America is held in December of...
View ArticleWreaths Across America honors veterans at Wilmington National Cemetery
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)– Wreaths Across America is a national event carried out at more than 2,700 locations in all 50 states, which includes Wilmington National Cemetery. Wreaths Across America...
View ArticleMemorial Day ceremony prep underway
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Originally known as “Decoration Day,” following the Civil War, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. At Wilmington National Cemetery on Sunday afternoon,...
View ArticleNew Hanover County Veterans Council hosts Memorial Day Ceremony at the...
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The New Hanover County Veterans Council hosted a Memorial Day Ceremony at the Wilmington National Cemetery on Monday. “It means we’re always taking an opportunity to always...
View ArticleA sea of remembrance as 5,000 wreaths laid down at Wilmington National Cemetery
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — An annual holiday tradition honoring service and sacrifice as hundreds of people gathered at Wilmington National Cemetery to lay wreaths on Saturday afternoon. December 16th...
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