A veteran dies twice. Once when they die, and once when their name is never said again. Doesn't require a long hike, just a visit to a cemetery, military or otherwise..
As a side note, the park on the North Carolina side lies beyond Fontana Lake. Except for the crossing at Fontana Dam, there are no bridges. Access is by boat.
There are trail heads leading to the interior and summit of the park mountain spine that is the Tennessee/North Carolina border. There are some fantastic back pack loops available.
One actually ends as you hike across the Fontana dam. On one of these loops near the end where there is some level ground, there is a grave yard of another sort. Thet forgotten grave yard contains lots and lots of automobiles dating from the early 30’s. The steel on those old cars was thick, so the hulks are in pretty good condition.
It is a rebuilders dream treasure