- December 22, 2024
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Kurt Gies, commander of American Legion Post 62, served as the master of ceremonies at the event.
Winter Garden Mayor John Rees welcomed citizens to the ceremony.
Community members reflected on those who gave their lives to serve the United States.
Heidi Nunn proudly honored her deceased love Charles William Nunn who gave his life in service of others.
Community members Janice Crawford and Sharon Curtis attended the service together.
Chrissy, RaeLynn and David Arthur dressed to impress in red, white and blue.
Members from the Winter Garden Police Department and the Winter Garden Fire & Rescue Department presented the colors.
Community member Austin Arthur was the guest speaker for the ceremony.
U.S. Congressman Daniel Webster was one of the featured speakers at the event.
Members from the Winter Garden Police Department and the Winter Garden Fire & Rescue Department presented the colors.
Geoff Bashioum led attendees in several patriotic songs.
Several community leaders attended the city’s Memorial Day Community Ceremony.
Reverend John Harris led the crowd in an invocation and closing prayer.
Roy LaBossiere read the names of those who lost their lives serving in World War Two.
Jason Revelle honored the names of those in the armed forces.
A flag retirement ceremony was led by the United States Navy Sea Cadets Corps Lone Sailor Division.
The city of Winter Garden came together to host a beautiful ceremony in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, at Veterans Memorial Park.
The service was kicked off by Kurt Gies, commander of American Legion Post 62, who gave a welcome speech before introducing Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and U.S. Congressman Daniel Webster.
The color guard, composed of members from the Winter Garden Police Department and the Winter Garden Fire & Rescue Department, presented the colors while the National Anthem was sung by Geoff Bashioum.
The event also included words from Reverend John Harris and guest speaker Austin Arthur, as well as a flag retirement and Taps.
