Today is the day many Camp Lejeune families have been eagerly awaiting and anticipating for the past 7 months. Today Dad, Mom or Husband returns from Iraq.
It is a tradition of the Camp Lejuene military community for the families of returning Marines make to make "Welcome home" signs and hang them on the fence along Highway 24 entering Jacksonville.
These signs are original and personal. It is a heart warming sight to ride along the highway and see the signs awaiting the arrival of these families' loved ones.
Along this section of the highway, the median is lined with Bradford Pear trees that were planted in honor of those Marines who died in Lebanon in 1986. There is one tree for each Marine who lost his life and is known as The Guardian of Peace Memorial. The trees were donated by Jacksonville citizens to memorialize those Marines. It is a gorgeous sight in the Spring when the trees bloom and a needed reminder of those who lost their lives.
The Marine arrive at the Morehead City port and from there they load into military vehicles and make their way down Freedom Way (Highway 24) to Jacksonville.
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc. 910 459 9189 Contact me
We take pride in assisting Military families locate home in Onslow County NC
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