Veterans Day Ceremony

Each year on Veterans Day, the Orange Park FL community gathers at Magnolia Cemetery to honor the sacrifices of those who have served our great nation. Though our cemetery is small compared to the vast, solemn fields of Belleau, Ardennes, or Cambridge, it holds deep meaning. Here, on this sacred ground, our ceremony is simple but heartfelt. Without world leaders or fanfare, we pause together to remember those who remain in our hearts, and those whose names are etched in the pavers surrounding the memorial.

This year, we invite you to join us at 11:00 AM on November 11, for our annual Veterans Day ceremony. We hope you’ll share this time of fellowship, gratitude, and remembrance with us. This year’s ceremony will feature music by the Orange Park High School Choir and the First Coast Highlanders, a flyover by the Dreamland Squadron and remarks by Chief Randy Case, Orange Park Police, Carol Westerman, with the Sofia Fleming Chapter of the NSDAR and our featured speaker, Dr. Victor Maquera. As always, members of American Legion Post #250 will be on hand to assist with the ceremony. The ceremony will also feature the winning student essays from this year’s essay contest.

Parking is at First Baptist Church one block west of the cemetery.  Chairs are provided but are limited.  You may want to bring your own.