- April 4, 2025
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The Boy Scouts of America Troop 6 Honor Guard present the colors to begin the ceremony.
Flags surround Windermere’s 9/11 memorial, a piece of structural steel from the twin towers.
The town of Windermere’s ceremonial wreath stated that the town will never forget.
Town of Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn led the ceremony.
Erin Strange performed “In The Arms of An Angel.”
John Napolitano — father of New York Firefighter Lt. John Napolitano, who died on 9/11 saving those in the World Trade Center — spoke about his son and his friends’ sacrifice.
John Napolitano — father of New York Firefighter Lt. John Napolitano, who died on 9/11 saving those in the World Trade Center — shared a photo and stories of his son.
Mark Goff and Ray Lloyd perfrom “Go Rest High On That Mountain.”
Mark Goff, Ray Lloyd and Nicole Toadvine perfrom “Go Rest High On That Mountain.”
The town of Windermere’s ceremonial wreath sits in front of the 9/11 memorial.
Ray Copland and Adrienne Demma performed “When I Get Where I’m Going.”
WINDERMERE Residents, community members and officials gathered at Windermere Town Hall Sunday, Sept. 11, for the town’s annual 9/11 memorial service. People brought lawn chairs and blankets or simply stood and listened as guest speakers and singers took to the podium to pay tribute to the 3,000 9/11 victims and their families.
Guests included: the Boy Scouts of America Troop 6 Honor Guard; Foundation Academy and First Baptist Church of Windermere choirs; Elsie Rosado, who lost her daughter Maria on 9/11; and John Napolitano, father of New York Firefighter Lt. John Napolitano, who died on 9/11 while rescuing people at the World Trade Center.
Contact Danielle Hendrix at dhendrix@orangeobserver.com.
