- March 6, 2025
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The West Orange High School Air Force Junior ROTC presented the colors.
Health Central Park’s Wendy Proctor performed the national anthem, “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”
Ed Dobski, of Health Central Park, did several patriotic readings about freedom and thanks.
Darrell Gardner, left, a U.S. Navy veteran, presents a red rose to military veteran Richard Richardson during the roll call.
Darrell Gardner, left, a U.S. Navy veteran, presents a red rose to military veteran Willie Baker during the roll call.
U.S. Navy veteran Darrell Gardner saluted each veteran as his or her name was called.
Members of the American Legion Post 63 salute the American flag as it is retired after the ceremony.
West Orange High School senior Nick Samuda plays taps to close the Veterans Day ceremony.
Health Central Park in Winter Garden hosted its 12th annual outdoor Veterans Day commemoration Friday, Nov. 10, and every resident who served in the Armed Forces was recognized in the program. There were 31 in all who received a salute and a red rose.
Winter Garden City Commissioner Lisa Bennett made the opening remarks, and Health Central Park employees did readings and sang patriotic songs. A picnic lunch and entertainment followed the program.
West Orange High School provided its Air Force Junior ROTC, which presented the colors, and senior Nick Samuda, who played taps on his trumpet.