Recently members of John E Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland NC presented a “Service Appreciation Pin” to a Leland veteran at the Wilmington Health Center. The event was attended by the veteran’s wife who was very grateful for the ceremony honoring his service.

Members of the Cape Fear Fellow include 8 members of Post 68 as well as other veterans from the Wilmington area that present the pin to honor veterans in the final stages of their lives. We ask which branch of the service they served in and talk about their time in service if possible. Occasionally, some of the family members had never discussed their veteran’s service, which can make this a very emotional time for them, and us also.

Working with Lower Cape Fear Life Care, we present these veterans with the “Veterans Service Flag Pin” and Certificates honoring them and thanking them for their dedication and service to the armed forces. These events are held at the Health Center in Wilmington as well as local nursing homes or the veteran’s home if requested. The families and friends are present and are very grateful for the honor received from their fellow veterans.

Those of us doing this for our fellow brother and sister veterans are honored to be allowed to offer them this final thanks for their service and dedication to helping to protect and defend America.

(Photo: L-R: Rick Rogers, Lane Adrian, Lou Tranzillo, Sherman Thompson, Gordon Humphreys)