From the Orange County Newsroom
The Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council will host the Annual Gold Star Mothers and Families Day Ceremony. The ceremony will recognize Gold Star families who have lost a loved one during any war or hostilities in which the U.S. Armed Forces were engaged. This year’s ceremony will honor 47 service members with a tribute video. Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings will present each Gold Star family with a proclamation. There will be two keynote speakers, Colonel DeLloyd Voorhees Jr. US. Army (Retired). Colonel DeLloyd is the President of the Central Florida Veterans Memorial Park Foundation and Rico.
Gold Star Families are the loved ones of U.S. service members who have died in the line of duty, a legacy of sacrifice that is deeply woven into the nation’s history. The designation dates back to World War I, when families displayed service flags with a blue star for each living member in uniform and a gold star for each who had been killed. Today, Gold Star Families are formally recognized through commemorations like Gold Star Mothers and Families Day, held each year on the last Sunday in September. These ceremonies not only honor the service members who gave their lives but also provide enduring recognition and support for the families who continue to carry their memory forward.
The last Sunday in September is designated as Gold Star Mother's Day. President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially established the day in 1936 as a public expression of love, sorrow, and reverence from the people of the United States to Gold Star Mothers and their families.
To learn more about the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council and the resources available to veterans, visit www.ocfl.net/veteransadvisorycouncil.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 27th
Program: 12 to 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Taft Community Center
9450 S. Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32824
ORANGE TV VIEWING OPTIONS
https://youtube.com/live/yn3soF9ge1A?feature=share
https://vimeo.com/event/5401857/d4fc514496
