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Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Veterans Advisory Council Announce the Orange County War Memorial Commemoration Ceremony

May 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Orange County Courthouse – Jury Room

Mayor Demings' SealWHAT: Residents are invited to join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings and the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council on Memorial Day for a ceremony in remembering and saluting the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our Armed Forces.

The ceremony will focus on those who sacrificed their lives as part of the national commemorative program marking the anniversary.

Mayor Demings along with members of the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council will deliver remarks. A wreath laying ceremony will follow the remarks and a resolution will be read observing the day.

RSVP: To RSVP for the ceremony visit, https://www.ocfl.net/WarMemorial2022

PROGRAM:

Welcome
First Sergeant Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones, U.S. Army (Retired)
Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council

Presentation of Colors
Tampa Recruiting Battalion National Colors Team

Pledge of Allegiance
Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council

National Anthem
Church of the Lakes Ensemble

Invocation
Roderick Pringle, U.S. Marine Corps. (Veteran)
Chaplain, Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Commemoration Remarks
Priscila Kalagian, U.S. Army (Veteran)
Chair, City of Orlando Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council

Reading of Resolution/Remarks
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings

Introduction of Keynote Speaker
First Sergeant Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones, U.S. Army (Retired)
Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council

Keynote Speaker
LTC Tonya Buffington-Barkley, U.S. Army (Retired)

Presentation of Wreath
Veteran Service Reps, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council

Taps

Benediction
Roderick Pringle, U.S. Marine Corps. (Veteran)
Chaplain, Orange County Sheriff’s Office

Closing Remarks
First Sergeant Daila “Dee” Espeut-Jones, U.S. Army (Retired)
Chair, Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council

WHEN: Monday, May 30, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Orange County Courthouse, Jury Room
425 N. Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32801

VIEWING OPTONS: Orange County War Memorial Commemoration Ceremony
Live stream available: www.ocfl.net/VeteransEvents
May 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.

Orange County Mayor’s Veteran’s Advisory Council: For more information about the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council, please go to www.ocfl.net/veteransadvisorycouncil.

To learn more, visit http://www.ocfl.net/VeteransEvents.

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.

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