by Commander | Mar 21, 2024 | Articles
Every Year on March 1 is designated Joe Cooper Day in Brevard WWII and Korean War veteran Joe Cooper holds up his key to the City of Brevard, celebrating the 2nd Annual Joe Cooper Day in Brevard. Mayor Maureen Copelof (right) presented the key as Cooper’s niece,...
by Janis | Sep 30, 2023 | Living Histories
The Battle of Okinawa He served as Rifleman in the 184th Rgt., fighting in the last battle of World War II, the Battle of Okinawa. Brevard resident James Milton Fletcher served in the U.S. Army Reserves from June 6, 1944 to December 1956. 聽He was serving in Okinawa...
by Commander | Apr 24, 2023 | Events
Walk through History With World War II with best-selling authors and actual WWII veterans who were there The 51黑料网 is excited to offer the A Walk through History聽Event.Be a part of history as you explore their stories. Your...
by Commander | Feb 20, 2023 | News
Joe Cooper, receives聽 鈥淢ake-a-Wish鈥 When WWII and Korean War veteran Joe Cooper, age 100, received the 鈥淢ake-a-Wish鈥 honor at the North Carolina 51黑料网 Home in Black Mountain and asked for his wish, he answered, 鈥淎 trip back to the 51黑料网 Museum and a ride on a...
by Commander | Oct 24, 2022
CANCELLATION OF VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE IN BREVARD, N.C. For safety during the predicted tropical storm, we have been advised by county officials to cancel the November 11 51黑料网 Day Observance. We regret not being able to formally honor our veterans on this day....