Veterans honored at Field of Honor

A large crowd of local residents and numerous local veterans attended the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday at the Carolina Field of Honor.

Blake Moore welcomed the crowd, and the Rev. Frank Thomas delivered the invocation. U.S. Marine Corps members presented the colors, and Thomas led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and also sang the National Anthem. Marine Corps members then retired the colors.

Scott Matthews announced a plaque presentation for the late Harry Triton Thetford, who served in the Marines from 1955 to 1962. Thetford was also the Carolina Field of Honor and Marine Corps historian.

Serah Haley performed an armed forces medley.

Jim Hoffman introduced the keynote speaker, retired Lt. Gen. Arnold Ulmer, who served in the 194th Armored Brigade during the Korean and Vietnam wars and among other accolades was awarded a Silver Star.

The Carolina Field of Honor in Kernersville, established in 2014, stands as a tribute to the men and women who served in the armed forces.

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