Make your Memorial Day matter by showing your support for the veterans in our community and in your life by attending the annual Taps at Twilight program in Postell Park on St. Simons Island on Monday, May 26. First started in 1991, this special observance of Memorial Day presented by the St. Simons Rotary honors not only the men and women who have fallen in the service of our country, but those who have valiantly served and returned, and those who serve today. The event is free and open to the public; guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets as seating is not provided. Patriotic music will be performed by The Golden Isles Community Concert Band from the St. Simons Casino bandstand beginning at 5:45 p.m. The program will commence promptly at 6:45 p.m.
This year’s Memorial Day message will be delivered by Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Webster, the former commander of the Third U.S. Army/U.S. Army Central. Webster is a retired 37-year veteran of the U.S. ARMY who commanded units in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and the U.S. A West Point graduate, Webster commanded at every level from platoon to division and field army. His operational experience includes assignments with five different Army divisions, two combatant commands, and twice with a field army and land component command. He is a successful leadership and management coach to the private sector, as well as to the military. One of the Army’s premier trainers, Webster has been called upon to coach and teach executive-level leadership by municipal governments, charitable organizations, NATO, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has served as a senior mentor for the U.S. War College, and worked for the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army.
The program will begin with an invocation and will include the posting of the colors by the Glynn County Police Department, presentation of the floral wreath, patriotic music including the National Anthem and the Armed Forces Medley for all active and retired service members, and families of those serving or who have served. Following Lt. Gen. Webster’s message, the ceremony will conclude with the playing of “Taps.” Reflect, remember, and honor our service members, then start your summer by enjoying those freedoms for which they fought.
