Veterans and Families to Be Honored at June 14 Service

OBA Staff • May 22, 2025

Worship Service in Will Mark Flag Day and Army Birthday

Veterans and Families to Be Honored at June 14 Service

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Local churches and community members will come together to honor veterans and their families with a special Flag Day service on June 14, 2025, in Gulf Shores. The ecumenical worship service will be held at St. Andrew by the Sea at 11 a.m. The event is organized in partnership with the Pleasure Island Ministerial Association.

The ceremony also marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Local leaders will join with the community to recognize veterans from all military branches. Organizers are also emphasizing the importance of honoring the families of those who served.

Veterans and their family members are encouraged to submit short stories for the service. Submissions should be one or two paragraphs and must be sent by Monday, June 9, to American Legion Post 44 chaplain at sfranduto@gmail.com.

Many of these stories will be read aloud during the service, and all will be printed for the occasion. This is a way to give voice to personal experiences of service and sacrifice.

The worship service will take place at:
St. Andrew by the Sea
17263 Fort Morgan Road
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
11:00 AM on Saturday, June 14th

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