As a veteran, I made it my mission this Memorial Day to visit as many events and ceremonies tied to the holiday as I could.

THE CITY OF SANFORD WILL HOST A REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY FROM 9 TO 11 AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK. THAT’S RIGHT BY LAKE MONROE.

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