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D-Day Remembrance Jacksonville, June 6 2026

D-Day Remembrance Jacksonville, June 6 2026

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The Salem Centre, 7235 Bentley Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
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Annual D-Day Remembrance, 1:30 PM, June 6, 2026
Honoring World War II Veterans

Salem Centre, 7235 Bentley Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32256

REFRESHMENTS | MOVIE SHOWING | SILENT AUCTION | 50/50 RAFFLE
WORLD WAR II RELICS EXHIBIT | FREE PARKING

Watch the story of the Navy Heroes of Normandy

For over 6 decades, there was not a Navy Memorial in Normandy honoring the men and women who gave their last full measure in the climatic World War II D-Day invasion at Normandy. Meet Guest of Honor Retired Navy Capt. Greg Streeter, the local gentleman who spearheaded the Navy D-Day Memorial now at Utah Beach, Normandy.

Remembering Jacksonville’s own Frank Purpura
D-Day Purple Heart Hero and the Frank Purpura Scolarship.

Seating is limited.  Please consider donating tickets for veterans and gold star families.
Early Bird Tickets $25 each or Table of 8 for $175.

Mail checks to We Can Be Heroes Foundation,
14286-19 Beach Blvd., #120, Jacksonville, FL. 32250

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