The 11th District of the American Legion Department of Florida, in lieu of its annual Memorial Day events, held a ceremony on Thursday, May 21 at the South Florida National Cemetery to honor not only the men and women who sacrifice their lives in defense of our nation, but also the many who have selflessly given of themselves to combat the COVID-19 pandemic here and around the world.
The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the nation. If you would like to become a member of an American Legion Post, call 11th District Commander Johnny D. Castro at (561) 290-9980 or your neighborhood post.
Bugler Maria Brown with Honor Guard members Royland Dyer and Commander Tony Cerar. 
Color Guard members Bob Jaegers, Edward Manak, Donald Fox and William Miller with speakers John Shriner and 11th District Commander Johnny D. Castro. 
11th District Commander and Royal Palm Beach Commander Johnny D. Castro along with Wellington Post 390’s John Shriner. 
Donald Fox, John Shriner, Johnny D. Castro, William Miller and Edward Manak.
