This Memorial Day, the Cedar Key Veterans are inviting the entire community to come together for something that matters. On Monday, May 25th, 2026, from 11 AM to 12 PM, CK Vets will host a Memorial Day Remembrance at the Cedar Key Cemetery, 1051 Gulf Blvd — a ceremony dedicated to honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.
About CK Vets
CKVets INC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of Military Veterans in Cedar Key and the surrounding areas, dedicated to serving fellow veterans in their community. From honoring the fallen to supporting those who are still with us, CK Vets is one of the quiet but vital threads that holds this island community together.
A Place With Deep Roots
There may be no more fitting place for this kind of ceremony on the island. The Cedar Key Cemetery was established in 1886, though its graves date back as far as 1872 — making it one of the oldest and most historically significant pieces of ground in Levy County. A recent research effort by the Cedar Key Historical Society rediscovered approximately 90 unmarked burials through ground-penetrating radar surveys. (WUFT)
Among those buried here are veterans whose military service is recorded on their markers — men who came home from World War I, World War II, and beyond, and made Cedar Key their final resting place. Walking the grounds, you'll find their names etched in stone, a quiet reminder that this small island has sent its sons and daughters to serve in every generation.
Why The Cedar Key Memorial Day Ceremony Matters
Memorial Day has a way of getting lost in the long weekend. But ceremonies like this one exist to make sure that doesn't happen — to pull us back to the reason for the day and give the community a place to stand together in gratitude.
Cedar Key knows something about sacrifice and resilience. This island has weathered storms, loss, and hardship time and again, and has always come back together. Gathering at the cemetery on May 25th is another expression of that same spirit — neighbors, families, and veterans, side by side, taking a few quiet minutes to remember the ones who gave everything.
Plan to Attend
📅 Monday, May 25th, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Cedar Key Cemetery, 1051 Gulf Blvd, Cedar Key, FL 32625
The service is open to everyone. Bring your family, bring your respect, and bring a foldable chair. The organizers recommend bringing a foldable chair. There's no better way to spend that hour on Memorial Day. Thank you to CK Vets for organizing the Memorial Day’s event.
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This article was written with the assistance of Claude, an AI assistant made by Anthropic.