A Day to Remember in Raleigh
category:Government and Politics posted:May 19th, 2006
For most of us, Memorial Day marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But dont 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.
Raleigh Area Casualties of War ...
(Please send additions or corrections for the lists below for Raleigh to info@americantowns.com)
Vietnam War
Ollie Forte
William James Iv Mc Gee
Clyde Ray Jr Carter
Ernest C Jr Mc Crimmon
Curtis Franklin Baggett
Robert Portner Breeden
James Alan Copeland
Dwight Thomas Denning
Nathaniel Hudson
Willard Harold Jr Till
Leon Gordon Iii Chadwick
Robert Earl Sanders
Linwood Earl Ebron
Joseph Robert Jr King
Robert Alton Pretty
Samuel Adams Jr James
Donald Homer Jr Dwiggins
Larry Holmes Mc Laughlin
Robert Lewis Jones
Harold Van Jr Mann
Joseph Macon
Johnnie Darriel Harris
Larry Wayne Ellis
Joseph Lee Jr Hopkins
Donald Lee Voorhees
Phillip Harry Fleming
Edward Shepherd
Lee Arthur Jr Moore
Stephen Neil Thomas
Donald Jerome Frazelle
James Oliver Godwin
Bennie Allen Smith
Richard Joseph Grieme
Douglas Eugene Moore
Marshall Lee Robinson
Robert Alton Pretty
Robert Alton Pretty
John B Iii Davis
Remer Garth Williams
William Edward Jr Davis
Wayland Jr Dunn
David Leon Caplan
Charles Edward Alston
James Edward Oxley
David Hunter Pittard
David Hunter Pittard
Phillip Rogerson Wellons
David Hunter Pittard
Korean War
Dawson Perry Agustus
Holliday Raymond L
POWE JOHN BELTON JR
WATKINS GEORGE RILEY
World War II
Click here for a database of local soldiers killed in World War II
Comments / Corrections:
I want you all to know that CWO Anthony Wayne Manstis was my friend and roommate in Vietnam, he was funny and had in infectious simile. I miss him a lot. He died serving his country.
posted:09/09/08I wear a Vietnam MIA bracelet for Pfc. Douglas O'Neil Keefe. I would love to make contact with anyone who knew him so I can learn more about "my" MIA hero.
posted:09/26/08