- April 1, 2025
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Engineer Joe Ponzini of the Ocoee Fire Department led the way for the Ocoee Police and Fire Department Honor Guards during the ceremony.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson welcomed attendees to the event.
Ocoee City Commissioner and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Larry Brinson gave an invocation to start the ceremony.
The Ocoee Police and Fire Department Honor Guards presented the nation’s colors.
Ocoee resident Sherrí Gladney sang the national anthem at the ceremony.
U.S. Army veteran Anthony Gladney spoke about his own experiences serving the country and the importance of Memorial Day.
Ocoee police officer Bill Richardson carried a special wreath to the flag pole for the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Ocoee police officer Kevin Birdsong saluted during the playing of taps.
Ocoee police officer Patera Scott-Marsh showed reverence for those who gave their lives.
Ocoee High School student Harmon Hollis played taps during the ceremony.
Mayor Rusty Johnson and Ocoee City Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen read the names of residents who’ve given their lives in service to their country.
The Ocoee Police and Fire Department Honor Guards kept the ceremony running smoothly.
A wreath was placed out of respect for those that gave their lives.
Keynote speaker Anthony Gladney; Ocoee Commissioner Richard Firstner; Ocoee Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen; Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson; Ocoee Commissioner Larry Brinson, Sr. and Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore honored the fallen.
The city of Ocoee honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United State military during its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Tom Ison Senior and Veterans Center on Friday, May 24.
Ocoee resident Sherrí Gladney sang the national anthem and attendees heard from keynote speaker and U.S. Army veteran Anthony Gladney.
The ceremony concluded with Mayor Rusty Johnson and Ocoee city commissioners reciting the names of residents who have given their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces.
