Knighting Honorees

2026 Knighting Honorees

Cindy Stavely
Cindy has lived and worked in St. Augustine since the summer of 1997. She and her husband, John, are the proud parents of six children and grandparents of five grandchildren. They enjoy hosting family gatherings at their mini farm, which they share with two horses, four rabbits, a dog, and two cats. Cindy and her daughter ride their horses in the several fine parades in St. Augustine, including our own Easter parade.
Since moving to St. Augustine, Cindy and John have been deeply involved in the tourism industry. Cindy has worked with several well-known local attractions, including the Alligator Farm, Tour Saint Augustine, and Old Town Trolley Tours. For the past sixteen years, she has been part of the team at the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum and Colonial Quarter.
Cindy has also generously given her time in service to the tourism community, serving on volunteer boards for the St. Augustine Attractions Association, the Chamber of Commerce, the Visitor and Convention Bureau, and the Florida Attractions Association, where she most recently served as Chairman of the Board.
For decades, Cindy has been a wonderful supporter of the St. Augustine Royal Family. Several examples include providing the horse ridden by King Carlos in the Easter Parade, hosting our parade judges at the Pirate Museum, and helping to arrange attraction tickets that are awarded as prizes during our annual Easter Promenade.

Angela Pacetti Ortagus Saxon
Angela is a seventh-generation Minorcan, born and raised in St. Augustine, with family ties to more than forty Minorcan families and to the historic Floridanos Solano family.For forty-five years, Angela dedicated her life to teaching Florida history, with a special focus on St. Augustine and the Minorcan heritage that helped shape this city. Her passion for education earned her several “Teacher of the Year” recognitions from Tallahassee news stations and the Tallahassee Democrat.
Angela grew up on the historic Pacetti Homestead in Mill Creek, established in 1797 on Pacetti Road. Today, that cherished family property has been lovingly restored as her St. Augustine residence.
She is a founding member of The Minorcan Experience, established in 2021 with Lea Craig and Angela’s son, historian Ryan Saxon, and she remains deeply involved in sharing Minorcan history and culture. Angela is also an active member of the St. Augustine Historical Society, the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Tolomato Cemetery, the Tallahassee Historical Society, and the Menorcan Cultural Society.
Angela co-authored the book A Tour of St. Augustine – History, Food, and Culture: A Minorcan Perspective with her son Ryan, and she continues to share the Minorcan story through educational presentations, field trips, and her travels across the United States and Europe—including the ancestral island of Minorca.
Angela has been married for more than fifty years to her husband, Don Saxon, her best friend and proud supporter. Together they have two children, Andrea Maria Louvaris and Ryan Pacetti Saxon, who continue the family’s passion for preserving St. Augustine’s rich history.

Deputy Chief Chris Pacetti
Chris proudly carries on the rich Minorcan heritage that is deeply rooted in the history of St. Augustine. A lifelong member of this community, Chris has dedicated much of his life to serving and protecting the people of our city.
Chris has served with the St. Augustine Fire Department for more than twenty-five years and currently holds the rank of Deputy Chief. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public safety and to the firefighters who serve alongside him.
Beyond his work in the fire service, Chris has also given his time and leadership to several important organizations. He served for six years on the Executive Board of the Alpha-Omega Miracle Home, eight years on the St. Augustine Firefighters Pension Trust, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Florida Maritime Search and Rescue.
In recognition of his dedication to the community, Chris received the Abe Schneider Award in 2022 for displaying courage involving personal danger in rendering aid or assistance to law enforcement officers or citizens. He was also instrumental in helping to raise funds and promote the First Responder Project, which helps first responders deal with the traumas they see in their daily service. In July of 2025 he was honored with the United States Coast Guard Public Service Commendation for going above and beyond in supporting the Coast Guard’s mission.
Chris is also a devoted family man. He is the husband of Kimberly Pacetti and the proud father of three incredible daughters—Adelaide, Eliana, and Genevieve.

John Rogero
John is a fifth-generation native of St. Augustine, born and raised in this historic city to his parents, John Patrick and Nell Rogero. He grew up working on his family’s potato farm, where he learned the value of hard work, faith, and community from an early age.
John attended Cathedral Parish School and graduated from St. Joseph Academy in 1990. In 1997, he founded his own local construction business, continuing his commitment to building not only homes, but a stronger community.
Deeply rooted in St. Augustine’s traditions, John has a long and meaningful connection to the Royal Family. He proudly served as King in 1985, and today, that legacy continues as his son reigns as this year’s King. All four of his children have been involved in the Royal Family, making it a true family tradition.
John has been an active volunteer with the Royal Family since 2011 and has also dedicated his time to the Cathedral Parish School Festival since 2016. He has served faithfully as an altar server for the Diocese of St. Augustine since 1980 and has given back to the community as a youth sports coach with the St. Augustine Police Athletic League and Pop Warner.
In addition, John serves on the board of the annual Minorcan Fishing Tournament and has helped organize and support numerous charitable fundraisers for local families in need.