Brevard Veterans Memorial Center

06/03/2026

Photo and video by Joshua Gaffey

Memorial Day 2026 Brevard Veterans Memorial Center speakers retired Army Lt. Col. Tim Thomas, left, and Jim “JC” Carleton, a U.S. Marine who earned the Purple Heart in Vietnam, surround event organizer Don Pearsall, BVMC vice president, and community partner Rev. Paul Rosbury of Tapestry Community Church. The Tapestry partnership, Students Helping Students Thrive, hopes to get young adults out of their shut bedrooms and into service by answering the hero's call to meet community needs. Students Helping Students' video producer Joshua Gaffey (Viera High School graduate 2023) hopes the reel made for VieraVoice.com social media sites goes viral, surfacing each year going forward. Gaffey's goal is to fire a heart for selfless service and patriotism in his young adult peers.

05/28/2026

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05/25/2026

The fallen were honored at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery on Memorial Day. See photos in link below ⬇️

📸 Malcolm Denemark, FLORIDA TODAY

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. 🇺🇸

Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we enjoy today and their legacy lives on through the families, communities, and fellow service members who continue to remember them.

As we gather with loved ones this weekend, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and give thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget. ❤️🤍💙

05/24/2026

The Vote in Honor of a Veteran Program by the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections honors the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans while encouraging civic participation through the power of storytelling.

Veterans and their families are invited to share the story of a loved one who served by submitting a veteran biography and photo to be featured as part of this meaningful initiative. By participating, you help inspire future generations and remind our community of the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms — including the right to vote.

📍 Open to Brevard County registered voters who have served or are honoring a veteran who served, past or present.
📸 Photos in uniform are encouraged.
📝 Forms can be submitted online, by email, mail, or in person.

Learn more or submit a biography at VoteBrevard.gov and help ensure the stories of our heroes are remembered for generations to come. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

Operation Overlord — Remembering D-Day

On June 6, 1944, nearly 160,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy in one of history’s most significant military operations. Omaha Beach saw some of the fiercest fighting, where brave soldiers faced relentless enemy fire in the fight for freedom.

Decades later, scientists studying the sands of Omaha Beach discovered tiny magnetic shrapnel fragments still mixed among the grains — lasting reminders of the sacrifice and courage displayed there.

Visit our museum to see our historic D-Day flag, worn and weathered with time, yet proudly preserved in honor of those who served. While you’re here, explore our exhibits and stop by the gift shop for America 250th anniversary items.

This Memorial Day, we remember and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

Can’t be there in person?  Tour the museum (2022) from your computer, tablet or smartphone – 360 Virtual Veterans Memorial Center Museum Tour   History brought to life:  The BVMC Military Museum offers a Traveling Trunk Program to help bring history to life in schools, libraries, other museum...

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Volunteers at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery honored 796 Vietnam veterans laid to rest there in 2025 by reading each of their names aloud during a special remembrance ceremony on March 27. 🇺🇸

The tradition, held in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, continues to ensure these veterans are never forgotten. More than 8,000 Vietnam-era veterans and spouses are now buried at CCNC, making ceremonies like this especially meaningful for families, friends, and the community.

Thank you to the dedicated volunteers who helped provide these heroes a final welcome home. ❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

Join Rolling Thunder® Inc. for a powerful weekend honoring our POW/MIA heroes and supporting the mission to never forget those still unaccounted for.

📍 Brevard Veterans Memorial Center & Amphitheater
📅 May 22–24, 2026
🏍️ Ride for Freedom KSU: Sunday, May 24 at 11 AM

The weekend includes:
🔥 Candlelight Vigil featuring the “Flame of Freedom”
🎶 Live music & vendors
🍽️ Complimentary family dinner
🏍️ Group rides & ceremonies
✈️ B52H flyover during the Ride for Freedom

Let’s continue the mission and ride for those who can’t. ❤️🤍💙

More info: RTFL1.org