ORLANDO, Fla. — The primary purpose of Memorial Day is to remember the members of the United States armed forces who died while protecting our country.
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There will be events across Central Florida on Monday to honor those servicemen and women.
At 8:30, Orange County’s mayor and Veterans Advisory Council will hold a war memorial commemoration ceremony at the Orange County Courthouse.
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At 9 a.m., the City of Sanford will host a remembrance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.
At 10 a.m., Flagler County will host its Memorial Day service at the government services building in Bunnell.
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