- April 26, 2024
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The Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors at the start of the ceremony.
The Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard presented the colors at the start of the ceremony.
Ocoee High senior Chloe Rogenus sang the National Anthem.
Jacob Pickett directed the Ocoee Middle School Wind Ensemble.
The Ocoee Middle School Wind Ensemble played some musical selections.
Local veterans were asked to stand when their branch of the military’s march was played.
There were many salutes given during “Marches of the Armed Forces.”
The Ocoee Middle School Wind Ensemble played some musical selections.
Former U.S. Army First Lieutenant Norb Weller was the keynote speaker.
Local veterans were recognized for their service during the ceremony.
A member of the Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard carried the flag to the memorial site.
A member of the Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard carried the wreath to the memorial site.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson thanked citizens for attending the ceremony.
From left: Andrew Metante, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Firstner, Commissioner Joel Keller, Mayor Rusty Johnson, Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen and former U.S. Army First Lieutenant Norb Weller.
Members of the Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard raised the memorial flag to half mast.
The city of Ocoee honored its veterans and observed Veterans Day during a ceremony held at Bill Breeze Park on Friday, Nov. 10. The Ocoee Middle School Wind Ensemble was present to play “An American Hymntune” and “Marches of the Armed Forces,” during which veterans were encouraged to stand and be recognized for their service. Former U.S. Army First Lieutenant Norb Weller, who served in the Vietnam War, was the keynote speaker for the day. To end the ceremony, the Ocoee Fire Department Honor Guard carried a wreath to the city’s Memorial Wall, retired the colors and raised the memorial flag to half mast.
