Honoring veterans and the fallen members of the armed forces, the Seminole Ridge High School Army JROTC Hawk Battalion Honor Guard presented the national colors as a part of two ceremonies in Lantana: one at the South Florida National Cemetery and the other at Palm Beach Memorial.
Along with the honor guard, the battalion provided a saber arch for members of service organizations presenting memorial wreaths.
The keynote speaker for the first event, Army Staff Sergeant Brian Mast, served his country for 12 years as an explosive ordinance disposal operator before losing his legs in Afghanistan.
The second keynote speaker, Army Captain Bill Arcuri, spoke of the importance of remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, including those classified as missing in action or as prisoners of war.
ABOVE:Â Â The saber arch at the Palm Beach Memorial.
