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Don and Debra Neil wore red, white and blue for the event.
The ceremony was hosted and organized by Frank Krens, president of the Rotary Club of Windermere.
Chaplain Andy Jones of the Windermere Police Department led the invocation.
Windermere Mayor Jim O’Brien shared a short message before leading attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Windermere Lone Sailor Division Cadets led the presentation of colors.
Town Council Member Tony Davit gave a speech in honor of the fallen heroes.
The event included songs from the Girl Scout Citrus Singers led by musical director Susie Reale.
The event included songs from the Girl Scout Citrus Singers led by musical director Susie Reale.
The Girl Scout Citrus Singers sang songs including “Together We Can Change the World” and “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
Four of the older members from the Girl Scout Citrus Singers led the younger members in a rendition of “America the Beautiful.”
Locals flocked to Town Hall for the annual ceremony.
The town of Windermere hosted its annual Memorial Day observance event Monday, May 27, in front of Town Hall.
Residents sat in folding chairs underneath the canopy of Windermere’s trees for the ceremony held in honor of U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces.
Frank Krens, of the Rotary Club of Windermere, organized the event and thanked participants and guests for their attendance.
The ceremony included songs from the Girl Scout Citrus Singers led by musical director Susie Reale, an innovation from Chaplain Andy Jones of the Windermere Police Department, the presentation of colors and taps by the Windermere Lone Sailor Division Cadets, and special words from Mayor Jim O’Brien and Town Council Member Tony Davit.
