TAMARAC, Fla. (May 21, 2024) – The City of Tamarac invites the community to Veterans’ Memorial Park for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor and recognize fallen soldiers for their service and sacrifice on Monday, May 27, at 10:30 a.m.
The program includes a presentation of colors led by Tamarac Fire Rescue. Vocalist Chantal Deshaies will sing the national anthem. Additionally, a wreath-laying ceremony will occur and a bagpipe performance of “Amazing Grace” will be performed to honor fallen American military heroes.
The program also includes a keynote address by Vietnam Veteran Levoyd Williams. Williams served his country in Germany for a year and a half before his deployment to Vietnam. In Vietnam, he served as an Army Staff Sergeant in the Americal Division and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Following his tour in Vietnam, Williams continued his community affairs efforts by mentoring young adults in the Boys and Girls Club, advising students in Junior Achievement and cultivating educational programs at several churches.
On-site event parking for the Memorial Day Ceremony is available at Veterans' Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd. Images of the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony are available online.
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27, City of Tamarac offices will be closed.
For more information about this event, contact the City of Tamarac’s Parks and Recreation Department at (954) 597-3620 or visit www.Tamarac.org/SpecialEvents.
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