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Written by Dr Luis Suarez

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY IN THE TOWN OF MIAMi LAKES

MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026 10:00 AM
Memorial Day Ceremony
Mary Collins Community Center, Town of Miami Lakes.
Join the Veterans Committee this
Memorial Day as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives.Town of

Miami Lakes

Town Council:
Mayor Josh Dieguez
Vice Mayor Bryan Morera
Ray Garcia
JC Fernandez
Steven Herzberg
Alex Sanchez
Angelo Cuadra Garcia

Town Manager:
Ed Pidermann

Town Clerk:
Gina M. Inguanzo

Town Attorney:
Gastesi, Lopez
Mestre, PLLC

Veterans Committee:
William Perez, Chair
Larry Borman, Vice-Chair
Edward Paez, Secretary
Gary Cardenas
Judy Farcus Serra
Pedro Fiallo
Charles James

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

• PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard

• NATIONAL ANTHEM
Sung by RiaMonae

• INVOCATION (PRAYER)
Ismo Guzman

• WELCOME REMARKS
Larry Borman

• HISTORY AND Meaning OF MEMORIAL DAY
Judy Farcus Serra

• MAYOR’S REMARKS
Mayor Josh Dieguez

• STATE REPRESENTATIVE REMARKS
Tom Fabricio

• EXPLANATION OF THE BATTLEFIELD CROSS INTRODUCTION OF THE LADIES AUXILIARY PRESENTATION OF THE WREATH
Fred Senra

• READING OF CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
Jill Green, Gary Cardenas, Pete Lluango, Michael Coote

• TAPS
Performed by Miurel Ingram

• EXPLANATION OF THE MEMORIAL POPPIES AND SIGNING OF THE MEMORIAL RENDERING
Jill Green

• CLOSING REMARKS
Larry Borman

Memorial Day 2026 takes place today, Monday, May 25. The federal holiday honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.Key Details & MeaningThe Date: Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of May.The Meaning: It is distinctly different from Veterans Day, which celebrates all who served; Memorial Day is specifically dedicated to mourning and honoring those who died in battle.Flag Etiquette: The U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to the top of the staff.National Moment of Remembrance: All Americans are asked to pause for a minute of silence at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Ambassador Dr. Luis Suarez thanked everyone present for their support at this highly commemorative event.