10th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony to be held at St. George Island Lighthouse Park

The St. George Lighthouse Association, in partnership with the SGI Veterans Reveille Group, American Legion Post 106 of Apalachicola and American Legion Post 82 of Carrabelle/Lanark invites the community to attend the Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Lighthouse Park on St. George Island.
This year’s ceremony will feature Commander Elizabeth (Zingarelli) Milliken, U.S. Navy (Retired), as the guest speaker. A native of Apalachicola, Commander Milliken served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve from 1979 to 2000. She graduated from Apalachicola High School in 1974 and the University of Florida in 1978 before receiving her commission through Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island.
Specializing in administration and personnel, Commander Milliken served at duty stations around the world, including Okinawa and Yokosuka, Japan; Norfolk, Virginia; Naples and Gaeta, Italy; San Diego, California; Washington, D.C.; and Mons, Belgium. She and her husband, Rear Admiral Mark Milliken, retired to her hometown of Apalachicola in 2015.
The Franklin County High School JROTC Color Guard will participate in the ceremony, adding a meaningful tribute to the occasion.
The community is encouraged to join us as we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Following the ceremony, Collins Vacation Rentals and Century 21 Collins Realty will sponsor lunch, dessert, and drinks for attendees, catered by Captain’s Corner Store & Pollywogs.
In addition, the Cape St. George Lighthouse will be open to visitors, with free lighthouse climbs offered to all veterans all day as a special thank-you for their service.
We look forward to gathering as a community to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country.