North Carolina State President Frank T. Brady visited the National D-DAY Memorial in Bedford VA, with Virginia State Elk President, John and Nancy Owen .
This statute depicting the selfless act of a soldier trying to save the life of a fallen comrade during the “D” Day Invasion on Normandy Beaches in France ware so many gave the ultimate price for our freedom. The American Flags represents our Freedom.
North Carolina State Elks Association President, Frank T. Brady, participated in the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Forest Lawn Veterans Cemetery in Hendersonville, NC, on May 31, 2021.
On behalf of Hendersonville Elks Lodge #1616, the Elks State President also placed a wreath at the Memorial, in honor of the fallen soldiers who made our way of life possible. The American way of life was paid for on the shoulders of those who paid the ultimate price. As long as there are Elks, the Veterans will never be forgotten. Our programs help to support homeless Veterans; V.A. hospital and State Veterans Nursing home programs; and the North Carolina State Elks Association Major Project of supplying bus vans, TVs, and many other items required by hospitalized Veterans.
The NCSEA President is proud to represent nearly 9,000 members who are made up of a high percentage of Veterans helping those who are less fortunate.
Members of the Newton Elks Lodge #2042 Veteran Committee recently constructed a ramp to assist Willard Frazier, 21 year Army Veteran retired. Pictured (L to R) are Elks members James Morgan, Bob Belanger, Army Veteran Willard Frazier, and Elks member J.D. Heard. Also assisting with this project were Elks members Paul Lail, Sarah Lail, and Kris Kearns (not pictured). Elks Care! Elks Share!
Newton Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Paul Hunsucker (R) presents a $500 check to Stephen Sims (L) for the Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry, Inc. for their March Madness Food Drive. The Newton Lodge also donated several cases of can food and supplies to the recent ECCCM NCAA March Madness Food Drive. Elks Care! Elks Share!
