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Buncombe County honors veterans who have devoted their lives to support our country. The County will participate in events taking place this month to offer resources and commemorate veterans’ contributions.
2024 Buncombe County Veteran Stand Down
The County will participate in the Buncombe County Veteran Stand Down, a one-stop shop opportunity for veterans who are experiencing some degree of homelessness to receive multiple services and learn about the community resources available to them.
Services include health screenings, dental assistance, mental health resources, housing/shelter assistance, haircuts, training opportunities, and more. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The event takes place on Wednesday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stephens-Lee Recreation Center at 30 George Washington Carver Avenue in Asheville.
The event is hosted by the Charles George VA and Veterans Services of the Carolinas (VSC).
Memorial Day
Honor Memorial Day by attending the 2024 Memorial Day ceremony held on Monday, May 27 starting at 10 a.m. at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery at 962 W Old U.S. Highway 70 in Black Mountain.
The keynote speaker is Harold (Ted) Minnick, Lt. Col. (Ret.), US Army, who was a Field Artillery Battery Commander in Vietnam from 1969-1970. There will also be a reading from the Veteran writing group Brothers and Sisters Like These.
The event is sponsored by the Buncombe County Veterans Council, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the State of North Carolina, and the City of Asheville.
Join us to hear the powerful story of a lifetime commitment to the military.
A recording of the event can be viewed at 3 p.m. the same day on the City of Asheville YouTube Channel.