Veterans Day Observance in Cary

Join us at Veterans Freedom Park for a ceremony honoring our veterans. The ceremony will feature remarks from guest speakers and patriotic music from the Old North State Brass Band. Limited seating will be available, but guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs.

2026 Veterans Day Featured Speakers

Diana Hurtado, US Army, Senior Military Relations Manager, Western Governors University. Diana Hurtado, M.Ed., is a U.S. Army veteran and Senior Military Relations Manager at Western Governors University (WGU), where she is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and support for military-affiliated students, including service members, veterans, and their families.

Russ Hughes, US Air Force (Ret.), Operations Supervisor, Cary Arts Center, Town of Cary. Russell James Hughes was born in upstate New York and raised in northern New Jersey. He enlisted in the US Air Force as a high school senior and served for 25 years under Tactical Air Command, Recruiting Command, and Professional Military Education Command.