- April 25, 2024
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World War 2 veterans were recognized for their service.
Delaney Balakoff, 2, sat on Grampa Ted Spontak’s shoulders.
Members of the Florida Reenactment Society dressed as Civil War soldiers as part of the presentation.
The service honored fallen soldiers.
Lawson Hanna, 4, watched the service with his dad Jay.
Keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Scott Harris gave a moving speech to the crowd.
Volunteers paid tribute to veterans with a wreathe laying ceremony.
Multiple local veteran organizations were present to take part in the ceremony.
Event emcee Bud Hedinger spoke to the crowd.
Members of the the American Legion 286 led the rifle salute.
Boy scouts and cub scouts alike joined the presentation.
Numerous JROTC volunteers capped the service.
The National Sojourners - Heroes of ’76 - dressed up for the occasion.
Ann Hartle, Charles Haugabrooks and Peggy Hall met up after the service concluded.
The VFW 2093 Community Band played music throughout the event.
Winter Park honored the country’s fallen heroes in the military with its “We Remember Them” Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 28. Numerous visitors and members of local veteran organizations gathered at Glen Haven Memorial Park for a service that included a presentation of colors, tributes to fallen soldiers, gold star families, civil war soldiers and more. Keynote speaker U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot Scott Harris delivered a moving speech to the crowd.
