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There will be a dedication ceremony of the USS Nautilus Memorial Pedestal located in the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park in Ocala, Florida. The ceremony will be held on April 30, 2011 at 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The dedication is being hosted by the USSVI Seadragon Base based in Lady Lake, Florida with the assistance of Base Commander Frank Holland from the Nautilus Base in Ocala, Florida. Attending the ceremony will be members of all the USSVI bases in the Southeast Region who will be attending the Southeast Region annual convention being held at the Holiday Inn in Ocala, Florida, April 27-May 1, 2011, hosted by the Seadragon Base. Tolling of the Boats will a major part of the ceremony, conducted by the Seadragon Base. Participating in the ceremony will be the 87 piece Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band, the 15 piece Marion County Sheriffs State Champion Bagpipe and Drum Corps, Marion County Sheriff's Rifle Honor Guard and the Marine Honor Guard. Father Johnathon French of Grace Episcopal Church, dressed in his kilts, will bless the Nautilus Memorial. A coin to commemorate the dedication of the Nautilus memorial has been cast and will be presented to all attendees and participants at the dedication.
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