VFW Post 9983 Holly Ridge NC

05/25/2026

We honored our fallen heroes and missing warriors this weekend at Liberty Fountain Park in Holly Ridge, NC.
Here are some pictures of our Memorial Day Observance with the Town of Holly Ridge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9983, and the American Legion Post 552.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who coordinated this event.

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Photography by Mark Gray

Town of Holly Ridge
VFW Post 9983 Holly Ridge NC
American Legion Post 552 in Holly Ridge NC

05/25/2026

Today we honored our Fallen Warriors, Prisoners of War, and Missing In Action Warriors.

The Town of Holly Ridge, Veterans of Foreign Wars 9983, American Legion Post 552, and Scout Troop 937 hosted the ceremony.

James Hill was the Master of Ceremonies
Scouts James, Owen, and Kian led the Pledge of Allegiance
Kevin Eitel was the Chaplain
Dan McHugh sang the National Anthem with music by Dean Schafer
Walt Zabicki and Pete Parnian laid a wreath representing the branches of the military
Mayor Pete Parnian spoke about honoring our service members and patriotism
Rich Greene spoke about The Last 100 Yards- The Cost of Freedom
Jackie Hale and Barb Donaldson displayed the Missing Man Table for POW/MIA
Dean Schafer bugled Taps

We sincerely thank the Town of Holly Ridge and everyone that attended and participated.

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