Memorial Day Celebration
Date and Time
Sunday May 28, 2017
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Sunday, May 28, 2017
11:00am
Location
Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Adm. LeRoy Collins Museum
3602 N U.S. Hwy 301, Tampa, FL 33619
Contact Information
Hillsborough County Consumer & Veterans Services at (813) 246-3170
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Description
The Department of Consumer & Veterans Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will conduct the county’s 20th annual Memorial Day weekend observance at Veterans Memorial Park and LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum in Tampa. The community is invited to join in honoring U.S. military men and women from all branches of service who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In addition to a solemn wreath presentation, the May 28 event will feature:
- Maj. General Gene A. Deegan, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired)
- Stacy White, Chairman, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners
- Singer Charles Haugabrooks
- 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion color guard
- Scottish American Military Society
- Sgt. Walter P. Ryan Detachment, Marine Corps League rifle salute and playing of taps
- Refreshments courtesy of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8108
