Memorial Day Services Announced

Memorial Day Services Announced

    Memorial Day will be marked throughout Lake County on Monday, May 27.  Services celebrating the memories of those who lost their lives in military service to the country will be held throughout the county, beginning at sunrise.
    Here is a breakdown of events in the area:
    • 6:15 a.m. - Sunrise service at AW Peterson Gun Shop in Mount Dora.  Sponsored by Lake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker and the Lake County Historical Society, this event will include a flag retirement ceremony led by area Scouts, keynote speech by state representative Keith Truenow, remarks from US Congressman Daniel Webster, invocation by First Baptist Church of Umatilla Pastor Brooks Braswell, Taps performed by A.J. Rohe, and Star Spangled Banner sung by Dylan Truenow.  AW Peterson Gun Shop is located at 4255 West Old US Hwy  441 in Mount Dora.  For more information, call Ray Powers at 407-227-6999.
    • 10 a.m. - Service at Lakeside Memory Gardens.  To honor all who gave their lives protecting our country and those they left behind.  US Congressman Michael Waltz will be the featured guest speaker.  Lakeside Memory Gardens is located at 36601 CR 19A in Eustis.  For more information, call 352-357-3404.
    • 10 a.m. - Service at McTureous Memorial in Altoona.  Hosted by the American Legion Post #21, the event will include participation by the Umatilla High School JROTC program, the Lakeview Terrace choir, and the special guest speaker will be Marine veteran and current Spring Creek Charter School Principal Wes Locke. The memorial is located along SR 19 in Altoona, just north of the Altoona Post Office. For additional information, call Robert Ragin at 352-408-8677.
    • 10 a.m. - Astor Post 9986 Veterans of Foreign Wars, will host a ceremony at the Astor/Astor Park Cemetery.  A service to reflect on the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to the country, the ceremony will feature a rifle salute and the playing of Taps.  There are more than 170 veterans interred in the cemetery, which is located at 21918 SR 40, Astor.