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Mayor Jerry L. Demings to host 2nd Annual Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony – “Honoring Our Veterans” on Wednesday, November 11, 2020
WHAT: Mayor Demings, the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council and County Commissioners will honor veterans, as well as those who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces with a flag raising ceremony on Veterans Day.
“Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces. The sacrifices you and your family have made to defend this great nation and protect our freedom have not gone unnoticed,” said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings.
“Your service to our country and fellow citizens is something we all hold dear, and we will never take for granted. Thank you for your service! I am so proud to be your Mayor.”
To learn more about the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council or services available for veterans living in Orange County, visit www.ocfl.net/VeteransAdvisoryCouncil.
WHO:
- Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
- Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
- Orange County District 4 Commissioner Maribel Gomez Cordero
- Orange County District 5 Commissioner Emily Bonilla
- Orange County District 6 Commissioner Victoria P. Siplin
WHEN: Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 11-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Orange County Administration Building (Flagpole facing Rosalind Ave.), 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
WATCH: Orange TV will carry the ceremony live. Viewing options include Channel 488 on Spectrum, Channel 9 on Comcast, 1081 CenturyLink Prism TV, WSWF Channel 10.2 (over the air), stream live at www.ocfl.net/orangetv and you can view via the Orange TV app on ROKU in the Education category.
Orange County Veterans Day Ceremony – Honoring Our Veterans | Nov 11, 2020
TENTATIVE PROGRAM:
11:00 am
Welcome – 1SG (Ret) Daila Espeut-Jones, Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
11:02 am
Presentation of Colors – Orange County Corrections and Fire Rescue Honor Guard
11:04 am
Pledge of Allegiance – TSgt Nayda Ferguson, USAF Veteran,
11:05 am
Invocation – Paulette Julien, US Navy Veteran, Chaplain, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
11:07 am
Remarks & Resolution Presentation – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
11:12 am
Keynote Speaker’s Remarks – MAJ Alexis Carter, US Army Reserve
11:19 am
Flag Raising Ceremony – Orange County Veterans Service Office
National Anthem – CPT Maxine Reyes, US Army Retired
11:24 am
Presentation to Veterans – Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings
11:29 am
Benediction – Paulette Julien, US Navy Veteran, Chaplain, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
11:30 am
Closing Remarks – 1SG (Ret) Daila Espeut-Jones, Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council
ON-SITE MEDIA CONTACT: Despina McLaughlin, 321-347-5964
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.