Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Veterans Advisory Council were at the Orange County Courthouse Monday to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
Jacobs became emotional as she shared a personal story about losing someone, who was like a son to her, in the line of duty.
Veteran Laura Whitefield served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corp in the 80s, and she said she was proud to honor and salute the fallen soldiers.
"It is nice that everyone has a long weekend and wants to celebrate the beginning of summer, but this is a very somber time and sacred time for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom for all of those people to do be able to do that on Memorial Day.
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There was also an Orange County War Memorial and Wreath Presentation Commemoration Ceremony.
The Veterans Advisory Council accompanied Jacobs in the wreath-laying ceremony, which was followed by the playing of "Taps" to commemorate the fallen heroes.
— Archive: Former Mayor Teresa Jacobs (@Mayor_Jacobs) May 28, 2018
Meanwhile, the Orlando Police Department held a remembrance ceremony at the Greenwood Cemetery.
“To those who courageously gave their lives, and those who fight today...thank you,” OPD tweeted.
On #MemorialDay, we are at @orlandocemetery for a remembrance ceremony. Featured speaker is Raymond Watson, Special Forces Infantry officer in Vietnam. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/OEMjtoeO8d
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 28, 2018
On #MemorialDay, we are at @orlandocemetery for a remembrance ceremony. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/W5gS2HaQ7V
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 28, 2018
On #MemorialDay, we are at @orlandocemetery for a remembrance ceremony. Featured speaker is Raymond Watson, Special Forces Infantry officer in Vietnam. Pictured here with @ChiefJohnMina, a @USArmy veteran. #MemorialDay pic.twitter.com/LWYjfGqUrh
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) May 28, 2018
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