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Thank you for joining us on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in downtown Raleigh as we saluted our Veterans. There will also be a formal ceremony at 11:00 am on 11 November at the Capital Grounds.
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Enjoy our 2009 Parade Photos
Joseph Hankins and Andrew Davis from Cub Scout Pack 93 in Pittsboro, N.C. salute veterans and soldiers in the 2009 NC Veterans Day Parade. Photo copyright © 2009 Shana Hankins. Used with permission.
We have lots of NC Veterans Day Parade pictures for your enjoyment. Just click to view our slideshow.
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Meet our 2009 Guests
Master of Ceremonies
Bill LuMaye
Bill LuMaye grew up in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He now calls Raleigh home with his wife, Jenn. He is the proud father of son, Ben and daughter, Nichole. Bill “bleeds” the Green & Gold of the Green Bay Packers, he is an avid XBOX player, devotee of the television series “24” and enjoys spending some quality time with his “HOG,” Harley-Davidson.
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Bill LuMaye biography and images copyright © WPTF-AM. Used with permission.
Grand Marshal, 2009 Veterans Day Parade
Anne Perry Capucille
WW II Veteran
Anne Perry Capucille is a Raleigh native who served in the WAAC (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) 12th Company, 6th Regiment during World War II, from 1942-1945, in the Medical Corps and as a clerk. She also served in the WAC (Women's Army Corps). Mrs. Capucille is a participant in the Veteran's History Project. If you are a US Veteran, we encourage you to consider participating in this historic project, as well.
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Mrs. Anne Perry Capucille biography and images copyright © Anne Capucille Collection (AFC/2001/001/57594), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, used with permission.
Guest Speaker for Veterans Day Observance Ceremony
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge
Commanding General, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne)
Major General David N. Blackledge was commissioned in June 1975 upon his graduation from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Major General Blackledge has commanded the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) since 20 September 2009. He is married to the former Iwona Ewa Bitner of Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Iwona is an officer in the U.S. Air Force and is currently stationed at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany.
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Maj. Gen. Blackledge biography and images provided by USACAPOC(A). Used with permission.
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