Earl Hodges Memorial Day Picnic presented by Collier County Veterans Council

This Memorial Day, the Collier County Veterans Council will host its annual picnic at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens.

The event kicks off with a musical prelude at 9:30 a.m. by the Pine Ridge Middle School Symphonic Band. Throughout the morning, attendees can see special guest speakers, the Collier County Sheriff’s Honor Guard and a ceremony to recognize fallen soldiers. A luncheon with cold drinks, hamburgers and hot dogs will be available immediately after the ceremony.

The Veterans Council of Collier County is an umbrella organization, bringing together 20 local veterans’ groups. Learn more on TheSWFL100.com.

– Marie Gabrielle Patasin, C2 Communications