Passing of Yolanda Heavlin

It is with deep regret that we share with Post members the passing of Elvia Yolanda “Yoli” Heavlin on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Yolanda was a member of the Post 6 Auxiliary and is the spouse of Past Post Commander Lee Heavlin.

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Local Heroes in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill Post No. 6 was in awe this month as the November 2021 edition of Chapel Hill Magazine hit the news stands.  On the Contents page was a large photo of four Chapel Hill Post No. 6 members representing one hundred years of life and service to their country and community.

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Veterans Day Week of Events in Our Area

Many have contacted the Post asking about events scheduled to recognize Veterans Day. Many of the following events appear as featured stories in the News section of this site. You can print this page and share it with friends. We hope you will attend most, if not all of the events.

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Our Veterans Memorial Needs You – Orange County

You have heard us talk about it and some of you have even participated in the initial project for a veterans memorial in Chapel Hill. A lot has happened during the last five years. It is now getting a home on a pristine site overlooking Homestead Road and a new name, The Orange County Veterans Memorial.

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