Veterans groups recognize service at Veterans Day ceremony
Supporters gathered at VFW Post 3233 on Nov. 11.
By
Harry Sayer
| 7:53 p.m. November 11, 2020
Sarasota
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Veteran supporters braved the elements for the annual Sarasota County Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. Rain and wind nixed plans to have the event outdoors, leading to the event being held at VFW Post 3233. Attendees heard from figures from various veterans groups, who spoke to the importance of patriotism and service and then awarded exemplary members for their support. Jan Hamel Solomon, who has been part of the event for decades, started and closed out the event by playing the flute.
Ceremony participants posed for a photo.
Carlos Moreira, president of the Sarasota County Veteran's Commission, thanked the audience.
Lauren Nielsen sang the national anthem.
Todd Hughes accepted his Veteran of the Year award and posed with Carlos Moreira, president of the Sarasota County Veteran's Commission.
Meshia Richardson received an award for Veteran Supporter of the Year.
Kevin Henault received an award for being Business Veteran Supporter of the Year.
Assistant Vice Chair Todd Smith addressed the crowd.
“Sarasota Town Grandma” Jan Hamel Solomon played the flute for the crowd.
POW-MIA Sarasota Chapter President Frank D'Antonio rasised the importance of respecting and remembering the nation's fallen heroes.
Tim Solomon, Danny Moroney and Jan Hamel Solomon thanks attendees after the event concluded.
