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2024 Pearl Harbor Remembrance with Fried Chicken Dinner

Sat Dec 7, 2024 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 32202

2024 Pearl Harbor Remembrance with Fried Chicken Dinner

Sat Dec 7, 2024 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM EST VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 32202

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ANNUAL PEARL HARBOR DAY REMEMBRANCE
with Fried Chicken Luncheon 

FREE PARKING | HEARTY FRIED CHICKEN LUNCHEON | WORLD WAR II RELICs EXHIBIT 
LOCAL WORLD WAR II VETERANS VIDEOS | RENOWNED OLD GLORY RECITAL
JACKSONVILLE SHERIFF OFFICERS OF THE YEAR | COMMUNITY HERO AWARDS
BIG SILENT AUCTION | CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
| 50/50 RAFFLE

Hear captivating, unforgettable true stories of Pearl Harbor Fighter Pilots and life after the War.

VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Jackets and warm footwear recommended - Arena is chilly when Icemen Hockey Team in season.  Check in at Duval Street Entrance across from free parking in Lot Z. 

11:30 AM Social/Exhibits/Silent Auction  |  Noon: Luncheon & Socializing  | 1:00 PM  Presentation

Keynote Speaker Retired Navy Captain Ryman Shoaf

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Distinguished Naval career with 3,500+ flight hours, 1,000+ landings on 11 Carriers. Taught Security, Strategy & Policy at Naval War College, Washington, DC.  Currently, teaching Ancient World History at St. Johns Classical Academy.

Renowned Old Glory Recital Retired Navy Master Chief Herbert Mack Ellis

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Navy career included Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, as a Southeast Region Master Chief and Naval Station, Mayport,
as a 4th Fleet Master Chief. He's proud of his military service. Now, Chief Ellis pours his heart and soul into his
renowned Old Glory presentation.

Following the Pearl Harbor Presentation, several Jacksonville Sheriff Officers' of the Year and
Community Unsung Heroes will be recognized.

Many attendees reserve tables for 8 in honor of a loved one or hero at this time of remembrance. Please consider reserving an Honorary Table in honor of a World War II or other veteran, first responders, community hero or personal hero. There will be space to display your hero’s memorabilia and picture in the center of the table.

Silent Auction and 50/50 Raffle will be presented to help U.S. Overseas Troops struggling to feed their families at the  largest overseas base - Army Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Click here for info on our troops in-need. Please consider a donation for our troops at check out. To donate an item to the silent auction, please email your info to donations@wecanbeheroesfoundation.org

Reservation Opportunities:

  • Chicken Dinner and Admission - only $16.
  • Veterans and Active Duty Military are Complimentary. 
  • Good News Baptist Church attendees are Complimentary guest.
  • Gold Star Families - BOGO with reservation – 2 for $10.
  • Reserve Honorary Tables for 8 for $125 with table placard honoring your personal hero, World War II or other veteran with space to display your hero's memorabilia in center of table.


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Location

VYSTAR Veterans Memorial Arena, 32202