American Legion Post 63 Hosts Memorial Day Remembrance Event

On Monday, May 26, 2025, American Legion Post 63 and the City of Winter Garden hosted a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of Memorial Day. This patriotic event took place in Veterans Memorial Park and was led by David Kassander, Commander of the American Legion Post 63. Keynote speakers included District 11’s Congressman – Daniel Webster, the Mayor for the City of Winter Garden – John Rees, and the reigning Ms. Veteran America – Cassandra Guzman. Post 63 proudly presented Ms. Guzman with a $1,000 donation to the Final Salute Inc. charity, whose primary mission is providing homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing.

The Winter Garden Police and Fire Rescue Departments performed color guard duties with an invocation from Rodney Walls (Chaplain of American Legion Post 63). Geoff Bashioum, of the Winter Garden Fire Department, also graced the microphone with live performances of the “National Anthem” and “God Bless the USA.” A formal roll call and placement of wreaths for the servicemembers from Winter Garden who made "the ultimate sacrifice" was read aloud and was followed by a rendition of Taps, which was performed by Tim Levell (Vice Commander of the American Legion Post 63).