In-person Memorial Day service set in Islamorada

Memorial Day service in Islamorada in 2019. WEEKLY FILE PHOTO

The Matecumbe Historical Trust will hold its annual Memorial Day service at the Islamorada Hurricane Monument, located at MM 81.5 on Monday, May 31, at 9 a.m. 

The program will include a presentation by Pastor Emeritus Tony Hammon, the invocation, presentation of colors, the national anthem, guest speaker Mayor Buddy Pinder, guest speaker Bob Johnson from the American Legion, the placing of the memorial wreath, taps, a presentation by Henry Rosenthal and the benediction. 

The ceremony will honor the memory of those who lost their lives serving in the military for the United States. Attendees are asked to follow social distancing guidelines, including six-foot spacing, and may wish to bring an umbrella to provide shade.

More information is available from 305-393-0940.