This virtual ceremony will take place on May 31, 2021 at 9am, and involve a wreath ceremony, the playing of Taps, readings and more
From the Orange County Newsroom
Orange County residents are invited to join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021 at 9am, for a virtual ceremony in remembering and saluting the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our Armed Forces.
The virtual ceremony will focus on those who sacrificed their lives as part of the national commemorative program marking the anniversary.
Mayor Demings along with members of the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council will deliver remarks. A wreath laying ceremony will follow the remarks and a proclamation will be read observing the day. In addition there will be readings, prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, as well as the playing of Taps.
REMARKS:
First Sergeant Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones, U.S. Army (Retired), Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
Sergeant Fred Robinson, U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran), Vice Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
Major Lorraine Holland, U.S. Army (Retired), Sergeant At Arms, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
WREATH PRESENTATION:
Captain Rich Sloane, U.S. Navy (Retired), Veteran Service Rep, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
Sergeant Major John Gionet, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), Veteran Service Rep, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
Sergeant Fred Robinson, U.S. Marine Corps (Veteran), Vice Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
For more information about the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council, please go to www.ocfl.net/veteransadvisorycouncil. To learn more about this event, visit http://www.ocfl.net/VeteransEvents
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