RALEIGH – On Tuesday, Governor Cooper honored the bravery and sacrifice of the hundreds of thousands of North Carolina veterans at a Veterans Day luncheon at VFW Post 6018 in Fayetteville.
WTVD: Veterans Day luncheon in Fayetteville celebrates service and sacrifice
Penelope Lopez
- State leaders marked Veterans Day in Fayetteville with a heartfelt luncheon, paying tribute to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
- Veterans from multiple generations attended the luncheon, with more than two dozen proudly displaying their branches of service. Among those in attendance were former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and State Sen. Val Applewhite, who joined the gathering to remind attendees that their sacrifices are not forgotten.
- The event was filled with laughter, cheers, and camaraderie, as veterans shared memories and honored each other’s service.
WTVD: Gov. Cooper Honors NC Veterans at Veterans Day Luncheon in Fayetteville
- Governor Cooper: “The best servicemembers in the world are trained right here in North Carolina.”