American Legion Post 54 hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the “Monument to Our Fallen” at the west end of Centre Street in historic downtown Fernandina Beach on Monday, May 29, to honor fallen soldiers and POWs.
Steve Bradshaw, commander of American Legion Post 54, checks the bell that will be rung after Amelia Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution reads the name of each Nassau County resident who gave his life for his country. Submitted photo
Ed Cook sings “God Bless America.” Submitted photo
Captain Patrick Toohey, U.S. Navy, (Ret.) delivers his keynote address. Submitted photo
Retired Naval Officer, Cara Curtin. Submitted photo
Bugler Kouhei Rocha plays “Taps” at the conclusion of the ceremony. Rocha is a recent high school graduate who currently works at The Surf Restaurant. Submitted photo
Memorial Day Ceremony at the “Monument to Our Fallen” in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Submitted photo
The veterans monument awaits the Memorial Day ceremony. Submitted photo