MONDAY, MAY 31, 2021 9:00 AM
LAUDERDALE MEMORIALPARK CEMETERY
2001 SW 4th AvenueFort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Join us as we pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our
great Nation in the United States Armed Forces.
MEMORIAL DAY 2021
ORDER OF CEREMONIESHymn To The Fallen
Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds
Welcome Dr. Michael Ruddy, Past Chair
Cemetery Board of Trustees
InvocationRon Perkins, Senior Chaplain
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Police Departments
Pledge of Allegiance
National AnthemJames Perkowski
RemarksFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis
Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Ben Sorensen, District IVBroward County Commissioner Tim Ryan, District 7
Parade of ColorsPolice Pipe and Drum Corps
American Veterans for Equal Rights
Recognition of VeteransCol. Connie Christensen (Ret’d)
U.S. Army
Armed Forces Salute
LAUDERDALE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
Tolling of the BoatsWilliam Vasquez, Commander
U.S. Submarine Veteran
You Raise Me UpJames Perkowski
Veteran Memorial Flowers PlacementCol. Connie Christensen (Ret’d)
U.S. ArmyTom Burgess
U.S. Submarine Veteran
Mansions of the LordJames Perkowski
Wind Beneath My WingsJames Perkowski
Dove ReleaseFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. TrantalisIn honor of all American Veterans who
made the ultimate sacrifice
Closing PrayerRon Perkins, Senior Chaplain
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and Police Departments
PerformancesPolice Pipe and Drum Corps
Amazing GraceFort Lauderdale Police Honor Guard Gun Salute
Taps
MEMORIAL DAY 2021Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds
Jim Mullen, Conductor and Music Director Rafael Ramirez, Assistant Conductor
Under the direction of conductor Jim Mullen and Assistant Conductor, Rafael Ramirez, the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds is proud to once again be part of the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Memorial Day Ceremony. With a membership of more than 70 dedicated musicians who volunteer their time and talents, the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds provides live music throughout South Florida.
Some of the wonderful concerts where they have performed include: the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Holiday Light Up events, the 4th of July Spectacular, and the Memorial Day Ceremony as well as the City of Pompano Beach’s 9/11 Ceremony and several pops concerts. The Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds proudly supports the annual Four Chaplains Memorial program each January for the 9th District American Legion Posts and a concert each year to support the Honor Flight Organization.
From the classroom to the rehearsal hall to the stage, Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds Conductor and trumpeter Jim Mullen’s work in the field of music includes teaching, directing, and playing in all levels of ensembles. His lifelong career reflects a passion for community service through music-making and investing in the next generation of musicians.
Rafael Ramirez, Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds Associate Conductor, has been the master percussionist and assistant conductor with numerous bands and orchestras for more than 30 years in South Florida. We are very fortunate to have him as part of the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds family.
For more information, please check out the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds concert schedule at www.ftlwinds.org.
Soloist James PerkowskiJames Perkowski, a popular tenor in South Florida, has appeared multiple times abroad, most recently in London, and has delighted sold out audiences in Sweden and Finland with his deep rich unmistakable voice.
Perkowski has performed his one man show “The 11 O’Clock Spots” on Windstar and Seabourn cruise lines, has sung for Pope John Paul II in Rome, and in 1985, sang for the Kennedy family. James has shared the stage with Barbara Cook at the Broward Center, Toni Braxton at the Flamingo in Las Vegas, and Patty LaBelle for the AIDS Walk South Florida, and was featured on Deanne Martin’s (Dean’s Daughter) CD, “Memories are Made of These.” He also recently completed his own CD entitled, “To Broadway and Beyond.”
James made his debut with the Sunrise Pops Orchestra under the baton of Peter Graves. He has been featured on numerous occasions with the Fort Lauderdale Symphonic Winds and has drawn rave reviews for his vocal renditions!
LAUDERDALE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
MEMORIAL DAY 2021
TOLLING OF THE BOATSFor our guests who may not understand the significance of our “Tolling of the Boats” ceremony, it is a simple and solemn remembrance of our shipmates: The officers and enlisted men who lost their lives aboard submarines in service to our country.
Over the years, some 4,000 young men and women have lost their lives while serving our country in the U.S. Submarine Force. In all, a total of 72 U.S. submarines have been lost.
We shall never forget them
OUR FLAGSSince the beginning of the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Lauderdale Memorial Park, families of Veterans have graciously donated flags that were draped on the caskets of their loved ones during funeral services. Several of the donated flags date back more than 50 years. Many of the original nameplates honoring the Veterans whose flags were donated remain on display and several of the original flags are flying proudly today in various areas throughout the cemetery.
LAUDERDALE MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY
FORT LAUDERDALE CITY COMMISSIONDean J. Trantalis
Mayor Heather Moraitis
Vice Mayor, District ISteven Glassman
Commissioner, District IIRobert L. McKinzie
Commissioner, District IIIBen Sorensen
Commissioner, District IV
CEMETERY BOARD OF TRUSTEESPamela Beasley-Pittman
Avis Boyd-GainesBenjamin Dowers
Paul GitnikJohn Lilli
Chelsea KrebsRichard Kurtz
Frederick H. NesbittMichael WatsonPatricia Zeiler
The City of Fort Lauderdale graciously thanks all those whose time, talent, and energy helped make this beautiful
ceremony possible.
If you would like this publication in an alternative format or if you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact (954) 828-PARK (7275) or [email protected].
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