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Gallery: Palm Coast & Flagler County’s Memorial Day Ceremonies

Chris Gollon by Chris Gollon
May 28, 2024
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Both Palm Coast and Flagler County held ceremonies for Memorial Day on Monday, taking the time to pay tribute to those who’ve lost their lives in United States military duty. The Palm Coast ceremony was first, at Heroes Memorial Park just down the street from the public library. Its main speaker was Mayor David Alfin.

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Subsequently held was Flagler County’s ceremony, held at the Government Services Building in Bunnell. Special guests included retired Marine Colonel Mark Thieme and two local relatives of Cpl. Owen Garnet, who gave his life in the Vietnam War.

The Palm Coast Community Chorus performs. ⓒ AskFlagler
The Presentation of the colors by the Matanzas High School Junior ROTC. ⓒ AskFlagler
The laying of a wreath at one of Heroes Memorial Park’s three memorial statues. ⓒ AskFlagler
Palm Coast City Council member Cathy Heighter pays tribute her son, Raheen Tyson Heighter, who was killed in Iraq in 2003. ⓒ AskFlagler
Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin lays a wreath. ⓒ AskFlagler
Flagler Sheriff Rick Staly pays his respects. ⓒ AskFlagler
Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill pays his respects. ⓒ AskFlagler
Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin and Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill. ⓒ AskFlagler
Dozens of community members attended Palm Coast’s ceremony. ⓒ AskFlagler
Veterans from differing walks of life assembled to pay tribute to those who didn’t make it home. ⓒ AskFlagler
The memorials for law enforcement, military, and fire personnel in Heroes Memorial Park. ⓒ AskFlagler
Residents line up to pay tribute. ⓒ AskFlagler
All gave some, some gave all. ⓒ AskFlagler
The centerpiece of Flagler County’s Memorial Day ceremony. ⓒ AskFlagler
Dressed to their best. ⓒ AskFlagler
Local Boy and Girl Scouts troops led the Pledge of Allegiance. ⓒ AskFlagler
Flagler County Commission Chair introduced the ceremony. ⓒ AskFlagler
The presentation of the colors. ⓒ AskFlagler
A representative of the Veterans Crisis Line ⓒ AskFlagler
At the ready. ⓒ AskFlagler
Paying tribute. ⓒ AskFlagler
Melanie DiMartino performs the Star-Spangled Banner. ⓒ AskFlagler
Flagler County FireFlight displays the flag. ⓒ AskFlagler
Flagler Beach City Commissioner Jane Mealy speaks. ⓒ AskFlagler
The flags at half-staff. ⓒ AskFlagler
In recognition of Cpl. Owen Garnet, killed in Vietnam, his sister Julia Moore and his niece, County Judge Melissa Distler, speak about his life. ⓒ AskFlagler
Remembering Owen Niel Grant. ⓒ AskFlagler
Vince Cautero receives thunderous applause after his performance of “God Bless the U.S.A.” ⓒ AskFlagler
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Chris Gollon

Chris Gollon

Chris Gollon is a Flagler County resident since 2004, as well as a staple of the local independent music scene and avid observer of Central Florida politics, arts, and recreation.

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