The Gazebo Gazette
PASS CHRISTIAN (GG) — On Friday, August 29, the city of Pass Christian will host a solemn gathering that honors the memory of those lost, recognize the resilience of the Pass Christian community, and reflect on the two decades of recovery and growth since one of the most devastating storms in American history. This will be held at War Memorial Park, 101 Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian, Mississippi.
The event will begin at 6pm and the ceremony will feature remarks from distinguished leaders, public officials, and community voices including:
- Carrie Duncan, Host of Ceremonies & former WLOX Meteorologist
- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch
- U.S. Representative Mike Ezell
- MS USDA State Director Dane Maxwell
- MS Commissioner of Public Safety Sean Tindell
- Executive Director MDMR, General Joe Spraggins
- MS Workers Compensation Commission Judge Jenny Nicaud
- MS State Senator Mike Thompson
- MS State Representative Carolyn Crawford
- Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley
- Harrison County Supervisors Nathan Barrett, Dan Cuevas, Kent Jones, Marlin Ladner, and Rebecca Powers
- Former Pass Christian Mayor Leo “Chipper” McDermott “
“Our city is forever marked by the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, but also by the strength, unity, and faith that carried us forward,” said Pass Christian Ward 3 Alderman Kirk Kimball. “This remembrance is about honoring lives lost, recognizing the heroes who helped us recover, and recommitting ourselves to a stronger, more resilient future.”
The public is invited to attend this free event. Residents, survivors, first responders, and community members are encouraged to gather in reflection and solidarity as Pass Christian honors its past and looks toward the future.
