2nd Annual MLK Leadership Gala - Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 - Guest Tickets Now On Sale
2nd Annual MLK Leadership Gala - Saturday, Feb 1, 2025 - Guest Tickets Now On Sale
The MLK Gala is a beautiful celebration of community that brings together our business and community leaders, citizens, and Citrus County natives far and wide to honor and celebrate the rich history, legacy, and heritage of Crystal River, Florida. We also honor and celebrate our community, while working to preserve, maintain, advocate, and beautify our historic Crystal Memorial Gardens Cemetery, dating back to at least 1884.
Mr. Sawyer is a 1973 Crystal River High School Graduate & Class Salutatorian, and a 1977 graduate of the United States Naval Academy (USNA). He is a highly decorated combat aviator. His awards include Meritorious Service Medals, Navy Commendation Medals, and Air Medals with Combat Distinguishing Device, plus numerous unit level awards and citations. He has flown more than 2200 hours in military aircraft and has logged over 500 arrested landings on Navy aircraft carriers. Commander Sawyer retired from active duty in September 1997.
We are so excited to present the 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Gala here in Citrus County on Saturday, February 1, 2025. It will feature out of this world décor, a phenomenal great speaker, fantastic food, delectable desserts, amazing music including a live jazz band, a stellar silent auction, and of course, the wonderful people of Citrus County!!
Preserve Citrus County history, catalog and share the information and the impactful contributions made of citizens of Citrus County who are interred in Crystal Memorial Gardens.
Restore, construct, create, and install various installations to beautify and enhance the grounds of Crystal Memorial Gardens.
Seek historical designation and proper recognition as a Citrus County landmark and register as both a State and National Historic Place.
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PO Box 194, Crystal River, FL 34423 (352) 464-3393
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