Quilts of Valor, an organization whose members produce hand-made patchwork quilts to honor veterans, will present quilts to three Transylvania veterans and seven additional veterans from the region on Saturday, June 1, at 10:30 am at the at 21 East Main Street (next to the court house) in Brevard. […]
Wilkerson then joined Continental Airlines as a pilot, retiring as a Captain in 2003. He said, “When I was in high school, all I wanted to do was fly airplanes.” His program will include slides and descriptions of the most important aircraft used in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, as well as descriptions of the […]
Free History Movie: Merrill’s MaraudersOn Wednesday, June 26, at 6:00 pm, bring your friends to the , and join us to watch Merrill’s Marauders. This film is a fine tribute to the veterans of the US Army's 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), whose combat record and sacrifice fighting the Japanese army […]
Bob Wilkerson discusses The Aircraft of D-Day, June 6, 1944. Free program. Bob Wilkerson will be the speaker at the free program “The Aircraft of D-Day, June 6, 1944”. Wilkerson, Lt. Col. from the USAF (Ret) and retired captain, from Continental Airlines, and his wife, Elaine, now live in Brevard. Click here to read the […]