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Join Sunset Memory Gardens for a Veterans Day BBQ honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. Stop by on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM to enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers and pick up a flag for our veterans. 📍 Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 N US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. This event is free and open to the community. We look forward to coming together to honor our veterans.

Candlelight Service – Honoring the Angels We Have Gained Join Sunset Funeral Home & Memory Gardens on December 10 for a special Candlelight Service dedicated to honoring and remembering the loved ones who will always hold a special place in our hearts. This gathering offers an opportunity for families and friends to come together in remembrance, reflection, and unity as we celebrate the lives and lasting memories of those we have lost. We invite you to share this meaningful evening with us as we honor their memory and keep their light shining. Event Details Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM Location: Sunset Funeral Home & Memory Gardens 11005 N US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, FL 33592

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