Procession route to honor Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr. announced

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK) — Charlotte County Fire & EMS announced the procession route that will follow the funeral services for Firefighter/Paramedic Jan A. "Jay" Sanders Jr., who passed away on June 18, following a battle with occupational cancer.

Following the service at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center on Thursday, firefighters, emergency responders and public safety personnel from across Florida and beyond will participate in a procession honoring Sanders' life. The procession is expected to begin at approximately 3 p.m., though the exact start time may vary based on the conclusion of services and procession staging.

Sanders dedicated more than 35 years to serving Charlotte County. Members of the public wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to safely gather along the procession route and join the community in honoring the firefighter.

Sanders funeral route - 1 — Courtesy Charlotte County

The procession route is as follows:

Begin on Harborside Avenue (exiting the Event Center)
Left on U.S. 41 North (Tamiami Trail)
Right on County Road 769 (Kings Highway)
Right on Harbor View Road
Left on Rio De Janeiro Avenue
Left on Rampart Boulevard
Right on Kings Highway
Left on Veterans Boulevard
Right on U.S. 41 North (Tamiami Trail)
Left on Chamberlain Boulevard
Left on Eisenhower Drive