- February 16, 2026
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Becky Simmons, Michael Lutz and Marilyn Lutz enjoyed their time at Boots and Salutes.
Cadets from the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lone Sailor Division assisted at Boots and Salutes. The group presented challenge coins to active and retired first responders and service members during the event.
Kelly Westphale and other members of the audience clapped following the singing of the national anthem at Boots and Salutes.
Windermere police officer John Alcalde, Danyel Hylton and officer Sarah Hoffmann pose for a photo at the booth set up at Boots and Salutes.
Country artist Daniel Johnson was one of the four performers at the inaugural Boots and Salutes event.
Grammy nominated and multi-award-winning songwriter David Lee performed "I Need You" at Boots and Salutes.
Don McIntyre, executive director of Wind River Ranch, explained its importance and impact on helping veterans to the audience at Boots and Salutes.
Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden spoke at the inaugural Boots and Salutes event where his nonprofit, Got Your Six Ministries, was a sponsor.
The surprise fourth singer at the inaugural Boots and Salutes event was Tomara Conrad, who had flown in from the Olympics in Italy earlier that day.
The evening concluded with a live auction for various items including a Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 AR15. Neal Harris (left) and Felix Gonzalez (right) each won the rifle with a silencer for $7,000.
Orlando police officer Gladys Justiniano performed the national anthem before Boots and Salutes.
Members of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Lone Sailor Division color guard presented the colors before Boots and Salutes.
Chaplain Andy Jones, a member of the pastoral leadership team for the Ironmen of God, provided a prayer before Boots and Salutes.
Country artists Mark Powell, left, and David Lee, right are introduced on stage by Joel Johnson, center, at Boots and Salutes.
Organizers said close to 200 people attended the inaugural Boots and Salutes event.
Jeremy and Jessica Mostyn posed for a photo at the booth set up for guests to take pictures at Boots and Salutes.
The four performers at the inaugural Boots and Salutes were Tomara Conrad, Mark Powell, David Lee and Daniel Johnson.
The Pines at Windermere were filled with people ready for a good time in support of veterans and first responders during the inaugural Boots and Salutes, Saturday, Feb. 14.
Those in attendance were there to support nonprofits from the Windermere area raising money for Wind River Ranch, a retreat in Estes, Colorado, that aims to help veterans, first responders and their families.
The night featured performances from four country artists — Mark Powell, David Lee, Daniel Johnson and Tomara Conrad — and concluded with the live auction of numerous items, including cabin gateways to the ranch, naming rights to a horse and a Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 AR15 set.
Windermere Police Chief Dave Ogden, his nonprofit, Got Your Six Ministries, and the Windermere Police Department Foundation came together to host the event. Ogden said it warmed his heart to see the sold-out support.
“We have a max capacity of 250 in this venue, so we may have to find a little bigger location or go outside next year,” Ogden said.
