- May 22, 2026
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It was a solemn moment as the Lone Sailer Division Cadets presented the colors and The First Academy's Taylor Haynes sang the national anthem.
People stood with their hands and hats on their hearts during the national anthem at Windermere's Memorial Day Observance.
Lone Sailer Division's Donnella Vasara played taps during Windermere's Memorial Day Observance.
Emma Blanco and Isabella Anselmi were all smiles waving their American flags at the Windermere Memorial Day Observance.
Windermere Town Council members Tom Stroup, Mandy David and Tony Davit attended the town's Memorial Day Observance.
Air Force retired Col. Byron Sutton and his wife, Norma Sutton, attended Windermere's Memorial Day Observance to honor the generations of their family that have served in the military.
Windermere Town Council member Mandy David, Windermere Police Department Chaplain Andy Jones and Orange County Commissioner Nicole Wilson were thrilled to see each other again to honor veterans.
Frank Krens with the Rotary Club of Windermere welcomed everyone to Windermere's Memorial Day Observance.
U.S. Air Force retired Col. Mark Stephens saluted as the national anthem was sung.
Lone Sailor Division Cadets Jason Montalvan, Marcos Morales, Lukas Vasara and Michael Montalvan presented the colors during Windermere's Memorial Day Observance.
Taylor Haynes sang the national anthem as she looked up at the American flag during Windermere's Memorial Day Observance.
Windermere Town Council member Tony Davit said the Windermere Memorial Day Observance was personal to all town residents.
U.S. Air Force retired Col. Mark Stephens served as the keynote speaker at Windermere's Memorial Day Observance. "We must honor and remember all of our fallen heroes," he said.
Linda Sibley, Dave Russell and Oreo dressed in patriotic attire for Windermere's Memorial Day Observance.
Dozens of Windermere residents gathered outside Windermere Town Hall to honor those in the military who have given their lives for freedom.
Windermere Town Council member and veteran Tony Davit said the Memorial Day Observance Monday, May 25, was personal to everyone in the town, honoring residents such as U.S. Army 1st Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon, who died during a Ranger School weather-induced training exercise.
Davit thanks the families of those who have served as well.
"Their sacrifice will never be forgotten and the community stands beside you with gratitude and respect," Davit said to the families.
The observance included an invocation by Windermere Police Department Chaplain Andy Jones, Lone Sailor Division Cadets conducting the presentation of the colors, U.S. Air Force retired Col. Mark Stephen serving as the keynote speaker, Windermere Lone Sailor Division's Donell Vasara playing taps and The First Academy's Taylor Haynes singing the national anthem, "America the Beautiful" and "God Bless the U.S.A."
