Veterans dedicate San Marco memorial

Staff Sgt. Lyle Allen salutes the memorial flag as his wife, Ashley, sang the national anthem.

Dr. Stanley Appel received a medal during the ceremony.

Richard Allen is the architect behind the Veterans Memorial Park.

Sarasota Military Academy’s Graham Reinhart performed on the bagpipes during the flag presentation.

Col. Troy Scott spoke during the dedication ceremony.

T.J. Statler participated as part of American Legion Post 312.

Cmdr. Charlie Shoudy led the opening prayer.

Michael Swift was one of several Boy Scouts to carry in the memorial flag.

American Legion Post 312 performed at the ceremony.

Veteran Archie Sanders received recognition during the ceremony.

Gerry Haller was one of several veterans who received commemorative coins at the ceremony from Bob Moffa.