The Salem Centre

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 NormandyFor 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.&nbsp;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&nbsp;Frank Purpura D-Day Purple Heart Hero and the Frank Purpura Scolarship.Seating is limited. &nbsp;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.&nbsp;32250

Local Event: D-Day Remembrance Jacksonville, June 6 2026

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D-Day Remembrance Jacksonville, June 6 2026

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

Mandarin Room, 6045 Greenland Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32258

*Only 35% of high school seniors read at the proficient level. Education is broken!
Luncheon 11:30 Visit Classical Education Material 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and&nbsp;1 – 2 p.m. Guest Speakers 12 – 1 p.m.
Mandarin Room, Christ Church -&nbsp;6045 Greenland Road, Jacksonville,&nbsp;FL 32258 
CATERED LUNCHEON – FREE PARKING – NATIONAL SPEAKERS OPPORTUNITY TO BROWSE/SHOP CLASSICAL EDUCATION MATERIAL
School children across the country are lacking an understanding of their heritage, history, and classical education. An overwhelming number of books, films, and curriculum are online, but it’s confusing and difficult for busy families to select the best fit for their children.
Here is the bridge for parents, grandparents and extended families to cross to a relaxed approach of helping children in spare time with parents approved classical educational material. We’ve inviting top speakers and providers of classical education to Jacksonville to offer guidance to families in selecting the books, curriculum, and video courses that best fit their needs and schedules.
Speakers include nationally known author and educator <a href="https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/alex-newman-keynote-speaker/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Alex Newsman</a>, Brett Pike, Founder of <a href="https://classicallearner.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ClassicalLearner.com</a>, and national speaker on America’s founding values <a href="https://wecanbeheroesfoundation.org/andrew-muller-featured-speaker/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Andrew Muller</a>.
This event brings our community together to support K-12 classical education and is an excellent opportunity to get children valuable education aids. The presentation will recorded for our YouTube Channels and websites distribution to continue to educate families across America. 
Limited Number of Early Bird Tickets available – reserve early.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Early Bird Reservations for only $25 or Tables of 8 for $175
*Footnote: Based on 2024 finding on 12th Grade proficiency from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), often called The Nation’s Report Card, below is 12th grade key findings, as summarized by AI on 4.13.26:

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Bridge the Break in Education

*Only 35% of high school seniors read at the proficient level. Education is broken!
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D-Day Remembrance Jacksonville, June 6 2026

JUN

6

9:00 AM

The Salem Centre, 7235 Bentley Rd, Jacksonville, FL

Bridge the Break in Education

JUL

18

10:30 AM

Jacksonville, FL