Ken Jones Memorial Flagpole Dedicated
It was a sunny, breezy day in May when 60-plus Pine Knoll Shores residents came to McNeill Park for the dedication of the
memorial flagpole to honor former Mayor Ken Jones. Ken served as mayor of Pine Knoll Shores from 2009 to 2020, when
he suddenly passed away at age 61. The location for the flag was chosen since Ken started every Thanksgiving Day Turkey
Trot by blowing his trumpet on the McNeill Bridge and greeted every participant as they crossed the finish line. In addition
to the flagpole, a bench will be placed at Garner Park where Ken started every Kayak for the Warriors race. The bench was
given by the Fischetti family from upstate New York, who were good friends of Ken during his days in the Air Force. Ken
was proud to be a veteran and was an enthusiastic champion of Pine Knoll Shores and its residents. Kathy Falandys Tilyard
spearheaded the concept of the Ken Jones memorial, collected donations and organized volunteers to maintain the flag.
—Photos by Jerry Price, Erica Reed and MaryAnn Tormey
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