- December 30, 2024
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Retired Army Colonel Calvin Wimbish was the first keynote speaker of the event.
Bob Swanson rocked his military ribbon rack to the event. Swanson served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, and left the Air Force in 1979 to join the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Navy in 1996.
Members of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard fired shots for a rifle volley as part of the memorial service.
Assistant Scout Master of Troop and Pack 641 Ed Calish, left, and members of the Boy Scouts of America tolled the Liberty Bell during the service.
U.S. Army Captain Philip Stiles, who is a member of the Army Honor Guard, told the story one of his military heroes during his speech.
Members of the Hagerty High School J.R.O.T.C. did the presentation of colors.
Band Director Jon Territo led the Orlando Concert Band as they played patriotic music.
Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings discussed unity during his speech.
Keith Bolves sang the National Anthem and other patriotic songs at the service.
Orlando Concert Band Trumpeter Walter Prince was one of four trumpeters who played an echoed rendition of Taps during the service.
American flags flew at half staff and the Orlando Concert Band played patriotic music as dozens of individuals gathered at Woodlawn Memorial Park for the 68th annual Woodlawn Memorial Day Service. The Memorial Day service is held to honor the military service men and women who were killed in the line of duty or who have passed away since their service, prisoners of war and those who are missing in action.
