Locals recognize fallen patriots during annual holiday event downtown
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office participates in a wreath laying for Memorial Day with members of American Legion Post 54 in Fernandina Beach on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
American Legion Post 54 hosted a Memorial Day event downtown Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
American Legion Post 54 hosted a Memorial Day event downtown Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Nassau County Sheriff’s Office presents the colors at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony.
Retired Army Lt. Col. Montieth Stewart speaks to hundreds gathered on Centre Street for Memorial Day on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Retired Army Lt. Col. Montieth Stewart speaks to hundreds gathered on Centre Street for Memorial Day on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Retired Army Lt. Col. Montieth Stewart speaks to hundreds gathered on Centre Street for Memorial Day on Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Ed Cook sings the National Anthem. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Ed Cook sings the National Anthem. Nick Blank/News-Leader
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution honor the sacrifice of service members on Monday.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution honor the sacrifice of service members on Monday.
American Legion Post 54 hosted a Memorial Day event downtown Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
American Legion Post 54 hosted a Memorial Day event downtown Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
American Legion Post 54 hosted a Memorial Day event downtown Monday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
On a sweltering Memorial Day, retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Montieth Stewart bellowed at the crowd Monday morning about the life of one fallen local soldier, and the sacrifices it took for the U.S. milit…