For a second year, the Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall will be part of Clermont’s Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 26 at Waterfront Park, 330 Third Street. The traveling wall is a smaller version of the Washington, D.C. memorial that honors the great sacrifices of the Vietnam War. The Patriot Guard Riders will escort the memorial to Waterfront Park from Home Depot, Saturday May 24, where it will be open to the public at select times through Monday, May 26.
In addition to the traveling memorial, the remembrance program will feature a guest speaker, musical tributes, a rifle salute, and much more. The free event will be held at
the Highlander Building Pavilion and begins at 11 am.
“We must never forget those who gave everything for this Country,” said Robert Mock, CTMC (SS), USN, Retired, and a member of the South Lake Florida Base Submarine Veterans. “As Americans, it is our duty to honor those soldiers who gave their lives and to ensure our younger generations understand that sacrifice and carry on the tradition.”
Retired U.S. Army Major Stanley Lay will share some experiences and memories from his 26-year military career. Major Lay serves as the VFW District Senior-Vice Commander of District 18 and remains an active member of Clermont VFW Post 5277 where he has held the positions of Post Commander and Service Officer.
A Loach Helicopter will be on display and remembrances including the Missing Man Table and Honors, and recognition of Gold Star Families will be part of the program. A special thanks to members of the South Lake Florida Base Submarine Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5277, and the American Legion Post #55 and the Marine Corps League Det 1120 for ensuring the success of this program. For more
information, please call 321-536-9964.