Story from staff reports. Above, recent Yates Mill D.A.R. luncheon at Page-Walker.
Cary, NC – The Yates Mill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosts a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hillcrest Cemetery (off Page Street) in Cary. Attending will be Bianca Strzalkowski of Fuquay-Varina, the 2011 Military Spouse of the Year (named by Military Spouse magazine) with a color guard of U.S. Naval Cadets. Read more
Guest post for CaryCitizen by Senator Wesley Meredith. He serves in the North Carolina Senate representing District 19, Bladen and Cumberland counties. Senator Smith is also a veteran of the 82nd Airborne, 307th Corps of Engineers. Photo of NC Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – Today, we honor the bravest men and women our county has ever known: our veterans. Life in the military is not an easy one. Milestones big and small are missed. From the first words and the home run hit, to birthdays and graduations; these are moments that can never be recreated. Read more
Cary, NC – Suzie Wolf, a longtime contributing photographer for CaryCitizen, has partnered with the The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA), USO, and Soldiers’ Angels to offer free photography for the families of deployed soldiers.
The program, called Portraits of Love, offers professional photography services to military families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces.
In conjunction with Fuji Film and other industry leaders, the program prints and mails a 5×7 color photo to the service person and family free of charge.
Photographers across the country volunteer their services to take these family portraits for this worthy project.
“I am thrilled to be able to volunteer my time to this wonderful program. I have always wanted to do this but needed support in executing it,” said Suzie Wolf, owner of Suzie Wolf Photography.
“It’s such a wonderful way to support those in the armed forces and providing even a little joy during holidays. I just want to bring a smile to someone’s face.”
Eligible families in the greater Cary metroplex can contact Suzie Wolf Photography directly.
Cary, NC – This is not a story of battle, nation-building, heroism or pain. But then again, maybe it is. Read more
Cary, NC- At a ceremony held Sept 15, Kangaroo CEO Terry Marks presented a check to the USO for $2.5 million. The amount far surpassed the company’s wildest expectations. Read more
This refurbished 1952 Jeep has traveled to 75 cities to raise over $1.35 Million for USO
photos and story by Lindsey Chester
With temps soaring to 100 on Wednesday, a crowd gathered to “Salute Our Troops” at the Davis Drive Kangaroo gas station in Morrisville. Read more
Cary, NC – Specialist Daniel L. (Lucas) Elliott, based at a unit in Cary, lost his life last week to an improvised explosive device in Iraq.
Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo of Peter von Jess by Hal Goodtree.
Morrisville, NC – Over in Morrisville, just behind Perimeter Park, is the headquarters for a company that deploys over 500 employees to all the world’s hot spots, including Korea, Iraq and Afghanistan. They perform work for the US Army and industries supporting our nation’s defense, including aerospace and national security. They’re on track to generate $115 million in revenue next year.
The company is called USfalcon. Never heard of them? That’s why they’re the subject of this installment of Hidden Giants. Read more