Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and Citrus County Unveil Veterans: Wall of Fame in Inverness Courthouse

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2026) – Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins, today, joined Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Diana Finegan in unveiling a Veterans Wall of Fame at the Citrus County Courthouse, 110 N. Apopka Ave. in Inverness. The wall recognizes and honors distinguished veterans who have made significant contributions to Citrus County, the state of Florida and the nation.

“We need to bring what these veterans stand for,” said Collins, “that service, that sacrifice, that grit, that tenacity, every day in our lives.”

More than 17,000 veterans call Citrus County home. Those honored with portraits on the wall have been inducted into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame. They include:

• Col. Curtis V. “Curt” Ebitz, U.S. Army
• Chief Master Sgt. Johnny E. “John” Stewart, U.S. Air Force
• Richard R. Hunt, U.S. Marine Corps
• Rear Adm. Carlton J. McLeod, U.S. Navy
• Dr. Douglas Alexander Sr., U.S. Army
• Maj. John McGee, U.S. Army
• Col. Dr. Peter M. Tan, U.S. Army
• Bill W. Merryman, U.S. Army

Induction into the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame is a statewide honor established by the Florida Legislature to recognize veterans whose contributions during or after their military service have significantly impacted the state. 

“I’m incredibly proud to have a new Veterans Wall of Fame to recognize these local heroes who have done so much to serve our country and our community,” said County Commission Chair Diana Finegan. “I invite you to take a moment to stop by this wall to recognize the impact of these veterans and remember all those who have courageously served our nation.”

“You cannot measure these veterans legacy by the rank they achieved, the medals they earned or the years they served,” said Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame Councilmember Mike Risola, “you measure it by the lives they’ve touched and the people they’ve helped along the way.”

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