Politics & Government
Veterans Day at Bay Pines
The ceremony at Bay Pines draws patriotic visitors from throughout southern Pinellas County to hear taps, watch the military gun salute and hear our state and national leaders speak.
The annual Veterans Day ceremony at Bay Pines is Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in the Bay Pines VA Medical Center National Cemetery.
The keynote speaker is Mike Prendergast, Executive Director for the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. The retired Army colonel, a Tampa native, served 31 years of active duty as a military police officer, according to the VA.
Other guest speakers are Kris Brown, Interim Director at Bay Pines, and U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young. The ceremony will also include: a firing salute, taps performance, military vehicle display and music selections by Keswick Christian High School.
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Parking is available nearby. Shuttles will provide transportation for
guests from parking lots to the ceremony area. The outdoor venue is handicapped accessible; please dress appropriately for inclement weather.
More on Veterans Day
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- The origin of Veterans Day is connected with the end of fighting in World War I on November 11. The official proclamation of Veterans Day came from President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1954. Click for more history of Veteran's Day.
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