FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) helped mark the opening of the North Carolina Veterans Park in downtown Fayetteville this Independence Day, joining thousands of veterans and local residents for the ceremony.
“This beautiful park will help honor the long line of North Carolina heroes who fought on behalf of our great nation,” said Kissell. “Our state has such a rich history of service, with brave men and women and their families sacrificing so much on our behalf. I’m honored to represent the many proud military families of our district, and I consider myself blessed to be a part of the opening of this tribute to all who served.”
Located directly across from the Airborne and Special Operations Museum, the park features displays marking North Carolina veterans’ contributions throughout our history, as well bronze casts of handprints of veterans from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties.
Kissell honored the park earlier this year with an entry into the Congressional Record recognizing the service and sacrifice of veterans, and welcoming the creation of a park in their honor.
“This is just a simple way for us to say ‘thank you’ to all who have served and ensure that their stories are told and not forgotten,” added Kissell. “This park, with soil from each of our 100 counties, will serve as a reminder to all veterans that they’ll forever have a home here in North Carolina, as well as in our hearts and minds.”
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Photo Attached: Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) speaks with Ed Middleton of Cumberland County at the opening of the North Carolinas Veterans Park in Fayetteville. Middleton served in the 30th Division during World War II, participating in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge.
