By CHARLIE HALL | Sun Journal, New Bern, N.C. | Published: April 10, 2021
NEW BERN, N.C. (Tribune News Service) — Decorated Vietnam veteran and retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North will bring a family military history to Sunday's closing 1 p.m. ceremony for the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall at New Bern's Lawson Creek Park.
North is the keynote speaker, capping the wall's six-day stay in New Bern. Also, the All Veteran Parachute Team of former Army Golden Knights members, led by Michael Elliott, will parachute onto the site with flags and visual fanfare.
The public showing for the wall will end at 3 p.m. North will also speak at two morning services on April 11 at Temple Church.