Secretary of Army aide speaking on Memorial Day

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Veterans Advisory Council Honor Fallen Heroes this Memorial Day

Residents are invited to join Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Veterans Advisory Council in honoring the members who served in the armed forces in Orange County and ultimately sacrificed their lives while serving their country. The annual Orange County War Memorial and Wreath Presentation Commemoration Ceremony will take place at the Orange County Courthouse at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2018. The event is free and open to the public.

Mayor Jacobs will deliver remarks and present a resolution during the commemoration event. The Veterans Advisory Council will then accompany her in a wreath-laying ceremony, which will be followed by the playing of “Taps” to commemorate the fallen heroes. Allie L. Braswell, Jr., Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army, will serve as the guest speaker.