Wrightsville Beach holds ceremony honoring area veterans

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Town of Wrightsville Beach and the Harbor Island Garden Club held a ceremony Tuesday at Wrightsville Beach Park to honor area veterans.

The ceremony included a presentation of colors and songs from North Brunswick High School students.

The keynote speaker, Ronald E. Copley, a Vietnam veteran, shared his experience serving from 1968-1969. He also spoke about the sacrifice families make and the unity veterans share today.

Attendee and Army Vietnam veteran Charlie Rivenbark also shared his thoughts on service and what it means to him.

“I am very proud that I did it. And I stand with pride on days like today that I did serve. And I wouldn’t trade it, I wouldn’t trade it for anything,” Rivenbark said.

Veterans Day ceremonies continue Wednesday across the Cape Fear. A full list of events can be found here.