- December 4, 2025
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Winter Garden Mayor John Rees addresses the audience at the city’s Memorial Day program.
Members of the American Legion Post 63 salute the American flag.
Audience members salute the American flag.
Geoff Bashioum sang several patriotic songs during the program.
The Color Guard of the Winter Garden police and fire rescue departments presents the American flag.
Former City Commissioner Theo Graham has served as master of ceremonies at the Memorial Day program for 26 years.
Robert E. Cole Jr., retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, was the guest speaker.
Robert E. Cole Jr., retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, was the guest speaker.
VFW Commander Melvin Henry places a wreath at the war memorial.
Les Jones, U.S. Navy veteran of the SeaBees Steelworker 1st, plays taps.
Les Jones, U.S. Navy veteran of the SeaBees Steelworker 1st, plays taps.
The city of Winter Garden held its 26th annual Memorial Day program at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday, May 28. Participants dressed in uniform, and the attendees in red, white and blue, for the patriotic morning of prayer, songs and speeches.
The names of the 26 war dead from Winter Garden that are etched on the granite memorial were read, and representatives from American Legion Post 63, B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge 2165, Winter Garden Masonic Lodge, Winter Garden Lions Club and VFW Post 4305 placed wreaths at the foot of the monument.
