KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — At the Carolina Field of Honor, this Memorial Day was bittersweet as they remembered the fallen, which marked a decade since the field's dedication.
Hundreds showed up to the ceremony. One group of three Veterans came on behalf of their sorority, which advocates for Military Veterans and ensures their families are properly served.
"We're out here just doing the work and making sure that we make our stamp along the way, and that is why we're here. We're Veterans as well and we want to show support for those who paved the way for us," said Dr. Jade Morman Iyerly.
Ceremony speakers looked out upon a sea of red, white, and blue. Many spotting this one Vet in particular, Phil Eason adorned from head to toe is patriotic attire.
"My dad was actually a combat engineer on D-Day on Omaha Beach. So, I do this in honor of him as a tribute to him. He was my hero," said Eason.
Those pictured along evergreen trees in the field paid the ultimate sacrifice. While they're gone, parents of young children are ensuring they're not forgotten.
"We told our kids yesterday that if we don't say their names, they're forgotten, and we don't want them to be forgotten. So, to just physically be here, we're hoping it shows a little bit of thankfulness to them," said Marie Bowles.
During the ceremony a bronze plaque was awarded to Bill Moss. Ceremony speakers said Moss was the one who had the vision for the memorial in the first place.
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