In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Davie County announced that county buildings would be illuminated green during the entire month of November as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are available at the county, state, and federal level to assist veterans and their families.
The new national collaborative is spearheaded by the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, building upon the successful efforts of the New York State Association of Counties and the NYS County Veteran Service Officers’ Association in 2021.
“Since the tragedy of September 11, 2001, our nation’s voluntary military force members, and their families, have made immense sacrifices for our safety and security over a two-decade period,” said Meagan Tomlin, Davie County Veterans Service Officer. “Similar to the sacrifices of previous generations of our armed forces, this service to country also often results in significant stress to many of the veterans who served in times of war and conflict. We want to make sure our veterans and their families know that their service mattered, that we are grateful for their sacrifices, and that it is now our turn to make sure they are served by their county government and our community.”
In addition to lighting county buildings, residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb. This can be an exterior light that neighbors and passersby see, or an interior light that sparks a conversation with friends.
Additionally, Davie County Veterans Services has partnered with three local businesses who have agreed to carry green bulbs in their retail establishments. These include Caudell Lumber in Mocksville, Cooleemee Hardware in Cooleemee and Steelman’s Ace Hardware in Bermuda Run.
Visit naco.org/operationgreenlight for more information and links to resources available to veterans. Residents can also contact the Davie County Veterans Services Office at 336-753-6225 to learn how the office can offer support and services to local veterans.
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