MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVATIONS ARE SET

Ceremony to be held at the courthouse at 10 a.m., and then a celebration at VFW Post 4538

Staff Report

On Monday, May 29, the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners will observe Memorial Day at an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Wakulla County Courthouse. This Memorial Day Ceremony is dedicated to the lasting memory and sacred honor of the brave American servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives in our country’s defense.
“It is important that we pay tribute to those who dedicated their lives to ensuring our nation’s freedom,” said Winston Murphy, Veterans Services Officer, “Please join us on May 29, 2023, to honor our fallen soldiers, veterans, and their families.”
This year’s ceremony will include Keynote Speaker Commissioner Fred Nichols and the Wakulla Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 4538, who will perform the laying of the wreath.
After the ceremony at the courthouse, VFW will  hold a community celebration at 11:30 a.m.  with a cake walk, silent auction, barbecue, and hamburgers and hot dogs, plus door prizes, a DJ, games and vendors.
VFW Post 4538 is located at 475 Arran Road.