Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Veteran Community Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host their annual Memorial Day Observance featuring the "Garden of Gold" flag installation depicting the faces and service branches of local Gold Star Family members. Fallen heroes from Operation Epic Fury will also be remembered.
Attendees will hear from special guests including American Gold Star Mothers, Maj. Gen. John Gronski, U.S. Army (Retired), and Command Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Ottenwess for the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base. The event will also feature a JROTC color guard, rifle salute, taps, on-site resources for Veterans and military families, and refreshments following the ceremony.
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Veteran Community Services and the Veterans Council of Hillsborough County will host their annual Memorial Day Observance featuring the "Garden of Gold" flag installation depicting the faces and service branches of local Gold Star Family members. Fallen heroes from Operation Epic Fury will also be remembered.
Attendees will hear from special guests including American Gold Star Mothers, Maj. Gen. John Gronski, U.S. Army (Retired), and Command Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Ottenwess for the 6th Air Refueling Wing, MacDill Air Force Base. The event will also feature a JROTC color guard, rifle salute, taps, on-site resources for Veterans and military families, and refreshments following the ceremony.
The Official Hillsborough County, Florida Government YouTube channel is powered by Hillsborough Television (HTV), find more of our programming at these outlets:
Hillsborough County, Florida cable TV subscribers can view us on:
Frontier - Ch. 22
Spectrum - Ch. 637
Also view us on:
LIVE: hillsboroughcounty.granicus.com/player/camera/2?
VOD: hillsboroughcounty.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
The Official Hillsborough County, Florida Government Website:
HCFL.gov
Become a fan of Hillsborough County, Florida on Facebook at...
facebook.com/hillsboroughFL
Follow Hillsborough County, Florida on Twitter at...
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