JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 4, 2012 – Mayor Alvin Brown will be joined by U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw, Rear Adm. Jack Scorby and a host of state, city and military leaders at Jacksonville’s Memorial Day observance ceremony honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the nation.

WHEN: Saturday, June 9
8:30 a.m. - Pre-ceremony
9 a.m. - Ceremony
WHERE: Veterans Memorial Wall, 1145 E. Adams St. -- 32202
Between EverBank Stadium and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville
WHO: U.S. Rep. Ander Crenshaw
Mayor Alvin Brown
Rear Adm. Victor Guillory, USN (Ret.) director, Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services Department
Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander, Navy Region Southeast
Other city, state and military leaders
Families of fallen heroes
Veterans
The ceremony, coordinated by the city’s Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services Department, is free and open to the public. It will feature keynote remarks by Rear Adm. Scorby followed by the presentation of wreaths to the families of the three service members who are being added to the Memorial Wall. The ceremony will conclude with a 21-rifle salute and "Taps."

The Navy Band Southeast and Jacksonville Pipes and Drums will perform patriotic tributes during the ceremony.

Free parking is available in the west lots of EverBank Stadium.

For more information about the Military Affairs, Veterans and Disabled Services Department, call (904) 630-CITY or visit www.coj.net.