Pay your respects with a ceremony in Lake or Sumter

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Around the country, people will gather on Memorial Day to remember those who gave their lives for our country.

Here’s a list of events happening near you.

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Bushnell

Where: Bushnell National Cemetery

When: 11 a.m. Monday

Details: Retired Major General Joanne Sheridan of The Villages will be the keynote speaker. General Sheridan served 35 years in the United States Army in various command and staff positions. Additionally, she was deployed in “Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom” in 2008.

Leesburg

Where: AMVETS Post 2006, 500 N Canal Street

When: 1 p.m. Monday

Details: Join the. For a Memorial Day service at the post followed by activities and a cookout.

Eustis

Where: Ferran Park, 250 Ferran Park Drive

When: 11 a.m. Monday

Details: The American Legion Post 41 in partnership with the City of Eustis, will host a Memorial Day Service to honor our nation’s fallen and pay homage to local service members. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Fruitland Park

Where: Shiloh Cemetery

When: Monday at 10 a.m.

Details: A special ceremony will take place with a lite lunch served after at the American Legion Post 219 for all attendees.

Mount Dora

Where: A.W. Peterson Gun Shop, 4255 W Old US Hwy 441

When: 6:15 a.m. Monday

Details: Feature speaker will be Commissioner Leslie Campione. A.J. Rohe will play taps and Bob Cunningham will play bagpipes. Contact Ray Powers at 407-227-6669 for more information.