St. Simons Rotary TAPS at Twilight Memorial Day Commemoration

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Here on St. Simons Island, we honor the men and women who have fallen in service of our country, those who valiantly served and returned, and those who serve today at the annual St. Simons Rotary TAPS at Twilight program on Memorial Day. This tradition, begun in 1991 and presented by the St. Simons Rotary will continue Monday, May 29, at Neptune Park. Patriotic music will be performed by The Golden Isles Community Band from the St. Simons Casino bandstand beginning at 5:45 p.m. The program will commence promptly at 6:45 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets as seating is not provided. This year’s guest speaker will be Vice Admiral Al Konetzni (Ret.) former commodore, Submarine Squadron 16. The floral wreath presentation will be by St. Simons Rotarian West Point graduate, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Dick James. There will be an honor guard presentation, bagpipe music by Scott Townley, patriotic music includes anthems for each branch of service and the National Anthem. The ceremony will conclude with the playing of Taps.

St. Simons Rotary appreciates the help of Glynn County Parks & Recreation Department, the Glynn County Police Department, and the many others throughout the Golden Isles whose support make this community event possible. Please come out to TAPS at Twilight to gather as a community and pay our respects to those courageous souls who have served our country so valiantly.

Visit the St. Simons Rotary website for more details at ssirotary.org.