The Navarre event will be held at Navarre Park at 11 a.m. and will feature a wreath-laying ceremony, an invocation, a presentation of the colors by the Navarre High School NJROTC Honor Guard and guest speakers.
One guest at the Navarre event is retired U.S. Air Force Col. Kris Kane. According to American Legion Post 382 Commander Jason Skobel, Kane will deliver the keynote address.
Each year, the Navarre event features a keynote speaker, typically someone who served in the Armed Forces. Past speakers have included former Navy servicemember Ryan Blackwell, retired Col. Allison Black and retired Col. Kenneth F. Rodriguez.
Navarre Park is located at 8513 Navarre Parkway, west of the Navarre Beach Bridge.
In Milton, the Veterans Memorial Plaza’s annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held at 10 a.m., at 5191 Willing St., in remembrance of the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving our country.
Veterans Memorial Foundation member Daniel Powers will open the ceremony, featuring:
- March on the Colors – Milton High School JROTC
- The National Anthem – Milton High School Choir
- Retire the Colors – Milton High School JROTC
- Invocation – Command Chaplain James M. Ferguson Jr., NAS Whiting Field
- Proclamation from City of Milton Mayor Heather Lindsey and Santa Rosa County District 2 Commissioner Kerry Smith
- Guest speaker to be announced
- Wreath presentation by veteran organizations
- Taps – Milton High School Band
- Benediction – Pastor Raul Robles, Liberty Church – Milton Campus
In recognition of Memorial Day, the following County offices will be closed May 25:
- Santa Rosa County Board of Commissioners, including the library system, veterans services, animal services, extension services and the Central Landfill.
- Santa Rosa County 9-1-1 dispatch, Lifeguard Ambulance Service and fire departments are open daily.
- Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Court
- Santa Rosa County Property Appraiser
- Santa Rosa County Supervisor of Elections
- Santa Rosa County Tax Collector
