Sarasota National Cemetery remembers with Memorial Day ceremony
Flags for Fallen Vets decorates graves with American flags
By
Amanda Morales
| 9:06 p.m. May 24, 2015
Sarasota
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Families, visitors and veterans were welcomed to Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday evening. A special recognition was given to veterans who served during the Vietnam War with a pin to commemorate the 50th anniversary.
Following the presentation relatives visited the gravesites of their loved ones buried at Sarasota National Cemetery. All graves were adorned with American flags for the first time for Memorial Day due to efforts by the organization Flags For Fallen Vets.
Janice Myers takes a moment at the gravesite for her husband Henry at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
The audience for the Memorial Day Ceremony included veterans and their families.
Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason delivered the proclamation declaring May 25, 2015 Memorial Day in Sarasota County.
Craig Gross performs his original song “They Buried My Son in Arlington” in memory of his son Cpl. Frank Gross.
Families of armed forces members killed in action, also known as Gold Star Families, are presented with a wreath to commemorate their sacrifices.
Headstones at Sarasota National Cemetery were adorned with American flags from the organization Flags for Fallen Vets.
Sarasota National Cemetery Director John Rosentrater thanks guests and veterans for being in attendance.
Lisa Cece and her son Michael place flowers for her father Burt Pryor.
Vietnam veteran Tom Smith receives a commemorative pin for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
Veterans line up on stage to receive a pin in recognition of their service during the Vietnam War.
President of the POW MIA Sarasota Chapter Frank d'Antonio greets veterans and family members in the audience.
