A Day to Remember in Asheville

For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach sand. Memorial Day – originally­ called “Decoration Day” – unofficially began in 1865 as a way to honor fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. In fact, because of lingering resentment over the war, many Southern states did not observe the holiday until after World War I (they opted for their own Confederate Memorial Day). Memorial Day has since became an occasion to honor fallen soldiers from all wars after WWI. You can find a listing of those from the community who have made the ultimate sacrifice below. Honor them with the traditions of this special holiday:

-Fly the flag at half-staff from dawn until noon, local time.

-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.

-Place flags on the graves of war dead.

Asheville Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Asheville to info@americantowns.com)



Operation Enduring Freedom
Ray, Joseph R.

Vietnam War
Boyd Lee Whitted
Donald Floyd Scorsone
Richard Lee Tate
Floyd Eugene Parton
Carl Edward Mc Bee
Paul Andrew Jensen
James Mackenzie Inman
Daniel Dixon Mc Neill
Larry Gene Lewis
Garney Jr Burleson
Don Joseph York
Jimmy Russell Lipe
William Winifred Jr Young
William Allison Lowry
William Francis Rogers
David Michael Mabery
Leroy James Gentry
William T Jr Edgerton
James Ronald Parker
Louis Trent Mills
Thomas Allen Scarboro
Maurice Stephen Ellis
Paul Mckenzie
Johnny Lee Bruton
Michael Dean Rogers
James E Payton
Floyd Jr Holifield
Everette Eugene Harding
Robert Allen Harrison
Charles Martin Jr Penley
Jon Anthony Allen
Ulysses Alford
Mark Erwin Allen
John Hunter Iii Crews

Korean War
Fisher Wayne Floyd
Hyatt Don
KING JAMES PAUL
LETHBRIDGE RUSSELL ALFRED


World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II