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The ceremony was hosted inside Town Hall, where tables exhibited festive decorations, and light bites and refreshments were served.
Care packages were made for the 10 local active-duty service members recognized.
On display were notes written by students from Windermere Elementary School to the active-duty service members.
Attendees wrote short notes on the packaging of Rice Krispies to add to the care packages.
The Windermere Armed Forces Day event is organized by longtime resident Pam Martini.
Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien spoke at the event.
Chaplain Andy Jones led the invocation at the ceremony.
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster was present at the event.
Town Council Member Tony Davit shared a special speech about having a family member in the military.
Local active-duty service member Charles W. Martini was able to attend the ceremony.
Windermere resident Bob McKinley shared a few words about his two grandchildren in the military: Andrew and Christopher McKinley.
Windermere resident Gregg Anderson spoke about his son, Calvin, who is an active-duty service member.
Windermere Rotary member Frank Krens informed attendees of the town’s upcoming Memorial Day ceremony.
Attendees were treated to a heartwarming slideshow presentation with photos and videos from the honored service members.
Local active-duty service member Charles W. Martini, center, celebrated being home with his family.
Town Council Member Tom Stroup, left, spoke with two of the town’s veterans.
Several local veterans attended the Windermere Armed Forces Day event.
Windermere’s Armed Forces Day ceremony garnered much town support.
The town of Windermere hosted its third annual Armed Forces Day ceremony Saturday, May 18, inside Town Hall.
The event, organized by longtime Windermere resident Pam Martini, honors local service members and their families for their immense sacrifices.
The town recognized 10 active-service members from Windermere: Calvin C. Anderson, Allie Batten, Christopher Clark, Kathlyn Love, Charles W. Martini, Andrew McKinley, Christopher McKinley, Sarah Myers, B. Mason Plante and Ashley Paige Springer.
Mayor Jim O’Brien spoke at the event, as well as Chaplain Andy Jones, U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, Town Council Member Tony Davit, Charles Martini, Bob McKinley, grandfather of Andrew and Christopher McKinley, and Gregg Anderson, father of Calvin Anderson.
The event included light bites and refreshments, a slideshow of pictures and videos from several of the service members, and notes on display written to those honored by Windermere Elementary School students. In addition, care packages were organized for the service members with handwritten cards from friends and family members.
