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Veterans Day Ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery

This ceremony includes a firing salute, "Taps" performance, military vehicle display and music selections by Keswick Christian High School.

The keynote speaker for this service is retired Army colonel and Tampa native Mike Prendergast, now executive director for the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs. He served 31 years 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.

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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.

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