In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, an oversized American flag is on display over the entrance to the Duval County Courthouse in Downtown Jacksonville.
Duval County Clerk of Courts Director of Communications Brian Corrigan said in an email that when the courthouse maintenance team had an issue raising the flag Nov. 8 because of a broken motor, they reached out to JEA, who immediately agreed to help.
While the oversized flag is displayed on other occasions through the year, as designated by Chief Judge Lance Day, “this event was especially meaningful due to the presence of the JEA crew,” the release said.
“This is a great example of our amazing community partners working together to honor our veterans,” Clerk Jody Phillips said. “We are thankful that, due to the efforts of our teams from Court Administration, JEA, the Clerk’s Office, and the City’s maintenance crew, the American flag proudly waves in front of the Courthouse in tribute to those who have given so much to our country.”
The courthouse is at 501 W. Adams St. The JEA headquarters is nearby at 225 N. Pearl St.
In other Veterans Day-related news:
Parade
• The city’s Veterans Day parade in Downtown Jacksonville is scheduled to begin at 11:01 a.m. Nov. 11 on Water Street in front of the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, the city said in a news release.
The performing arts center is at 300 Water St.
The parade will turn left onto Hogan Street, will then continue east on Bay Street until it reaches LOT X near EverBank Stadium.
The parade will feature Mayor Donna Deegan and Grand Marshal Sen. John Thrasher, who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged as a decorated captain. The parade will include senior military officials, active duty and retired military units, veteran groups, local school groups, decorative floats and more.
“It is truly an honor to be able to participate in this parade, which celebrates our military and veteran community,” Deegan said in the release. “Jacksonville is a proud military town, and this event is a terrific way to thank all the local men and women who have so bravely served our nation.”
Government offices closed
• In observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday, most city government offices and facilities, including public libraries, will be closed Nov. 11, a news release from the city said.
There will be no change to garbage, recycling and yard waste service.