Naval Air Station Key West will join the Navy League Key West Council and American Legion Post 28 in marking the nation’s Memorial Day holiday at two ceremonies Monday morning.

At 9 a.m., the Navy League will hold their annual ceremony at the Maine Memorial in the Key West City Cemetery. NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Steve McAlearney will be the guest speaker and the air station Honor Guard will render a 21-gun rifle salute.

At 11 a.m., American Legion Post 28 will host their annual Memorial Day Service at the Southern Keys Cemetery on Big Coppitt Key. McAlearney will be the featured speaker and the NAS Key West Honor Guard will also participate in a traditional ceremony.

Memorial Day observances are free and the public is encouraged to attend and honor our nation’s service members who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms today.