Naval Air Station Memorial Day In The Keys

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  • location_on Naval Air Station Memorial Day In The Keys
    701 Passover Lane
    Key West FL 33040
  • access_time May 29, 2017 09:00am -
    May 29, 2017 01:00pm
  • attach_money Free
  • info_outline Open to the Public

Naval Air Station Memorial Day in the Keys

Naval Air Station Key West and area veterans will mark the nation’s Memorial Day at two ceremonies Monday morning.

At 9 a.m., the Navy League Key West Council will hold their annual ceremony at the Maine Memorial in the Key West City Cemetery.  NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney will be the guest speaker and the air station Honor Guard will render a 21-gun rifle salute.

At 11 a.m., American Legion Post 28 will host their annual Memorial Day service at the Southern Keys Cemetery on Big Coppitt Key.  McAlearney will be the featured speaker and the NAS Key West Honor Guard will also participate in a traditional ceremony.

Memorial Day observances are free and open to the public.