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Did you know that nearly one out of 11 citizens of this county are U.S. military veterans? In fact, according to the United States Census Bureau, Lenoir County veteran population is more that 2.5 percent higher than the state as a whole. More than 4,000 veterans live in this city and county. Nationwide, roughly 18 million veterans are still living in our nation.
The 10th Annual Stew & Brew is set to take place on Saturday, March 9, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This beloved community event promises a delightful fusion of savory fish stew and refreshing brews, all for a good cause.
One of the hardest things about getting to be my age is coping with the death of people who are dear to me. Since March 31, 2023, three friends I worked with and valued have left this life and moved into eternity. On March 31, David Mooring passed away. On October 30, Gary Hines went to be with the Lord.
Eric Cantu, a decorated Vietnam veteran and revered community figure, passed away Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy marked by service, dedication, and patriotism. Cantu was a man of many talents and unwavering commitment to his country and community.
Juan Eric Cantu, 77, of Kinston, entered his eternal rest on January 2, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday at 2pm at the Walk of Honor, Herritage St, Kinston. Burial with military honors will follow in Westview Cemetery. Friends and family are invited back to GI Joe’s for a time of sharing memories of Eric. The family will receive friends Saturday from 3-5pm at Edwards Funeral Home and other times at GI Joe’s.
Some veterans of the Vietnam War came back home with more than the traumas of war. On Monday, October 11, 2021, local area veterans were given the Orange Heart Medal by members of The Orange Heart Metal Foundation. The Orange Heart Medal Project’s purpose is to bring recognition to veterans who served in the Vietnam war and who were affected by exposure to Agent Orange
Kinston Veteran Eric Cantu marshalled Drakan International’s first flights of 2021 at Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field. Drakan flew the first adversary support sortie on the US Air Force’s Combat Air Force Contracted Air Services (CAF CAS) Adversary Air (ADAIR) contract of the year. Cantu has had a lifelong affection for aviation.
The Kinston Aero-Modelers is a club whose members are radio control modeling enthusiasts. On Veteran’s Day, behind the North Carolina State Veteran’s Home, the club put on a model air show for the veterans who had just finished watching a parade.
The 19th Annual SALUTE! Pre-Veterans Day celebration is changing things up a bit. They're inviting the public to join them in the parade on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 11 am on Herritage Street. It's free to participate and anyone and any Veteran can show up by 10:30 am at the Hardees at the corner of Vernon and Herritage Street and be a part of the parade.
G.I. Joe’s Military Living History Museum is sponsoring its first ever Sloppy Joe fundraiser. The event is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. through 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
G.I. Joe’s Military Museum held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its reopening on Thursday.
