Memorial Day services in north and south Walton

May 10, 2023

Memorial Day service at Gum Creek Cemetery

The annual Memorial Day Service will be held on Monday, May 29, 2023. The service will begin at the Gum Creek Cemetery near Glendale, Florida at 8:00 a.m.

Gum Creek Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Walton County, serving our community for more than 160 years. The cemetery marks the final resting place of veterans from American Wars back to the early 19th century. Known to be buried at the cemetery are 12 known Civil War veterans and one Seminole War veteran. There are many veterans from the 20th Century conflicts from WWI through the Gulf War.

Bring a lawn chair and join in as they honor those who gave all for our freedoms. For additional information, you may call Tom Baker at 850-401-9986.

Gum Creek Cemetery is located at 1350 Co Hwy 183B, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32433.

Memorial Day ceremony at Gulf Cemetery in Santa Rosa Beach

Gulf Cemetery will be hosting their annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29th starting at 10 a.m. The keynote speaker is Captain Martha LaGuardia-Kotite. Capt LaGuardia-Kotite’s Bio

Gulf Cemetery is located at 1466 South County Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459