Starling at Nocatee honors veterans with special ceremony

Gary Smith addresses attendees of the event.

Photos by Susan Griffin

Rev. W.O. Hesse, Sr., (right) and Starling resident John Scalamandre dedicate a bench at the facility’s new Reflection Garden.

Photos by Susan Griffin

Starling at Nocatee Executive Director Megan Kennedy (left) addresses attendees of the facility’s Veterans Day event on Nov. 12 and discusses certificates and pins that were presented to veterans and spouses.

Photos by Susan Griffin

Posted Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:00 am

The Starling at Nocatee Assisted Living & Memory Care hosted a special ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12 in honor of Veterans Day.

The ceremony began by the flag pole with a presentation of the colors. Then, the facility honored its veterans with the dedication of its new Reflection Garden. After dedicating a bench in the garden, veterans and their spouses were recognized with certificates, pins and flowers.

The event concluded with a lunch prepared by the Starling’s chef. For more information on the Starling at Nocatee, visit https://starlingliving.com/nocatee.