- July 26, 2024
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Family members and city officials surround the memorial. Courtesy photo
Holly Hill Mayor Chris Via speaks during the ceremony. Courtesy photo
State Sen. Tom Wright speaks during the ceremony. Courtesy photo
Family members of fallen soldiers unveil the memorial. Courtesy photo
The monument is located on the front lawn of Holly Hill City Hall. Courtesy photo
Community members watch the ceremony. Courtesy photo
The city of Holly Hill unveiled its new Veterans Memorial on Wednesday, May 8, with a ceremony attended by local officials and the surviving family members of local fallen military service members.
"The ceremony was a solemn yet uplifting occasion," a press release by the city stated. It was attended by more than 100 citizens, city and county officials and other guests, including Holly Hill Mayor Chris Via and the Holly Hill City Commission, Ormond Beach Mayor Bill Partington, Sen. Tom Wright, Rep. Chase Traymont and County Councilman Troy Kent.
During the event, Via expressed his gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of our servicemen and invited the surviving family members to help unveil the monument, which lists the names of the 15 fallen soldiers. The monument is located on the front lawn of Holly Hill City Hall.
