Memorial Day and Veterans Day: the difference between the two holidays

There are special holidays throughout the year that were created to honor the men and women who have served to protect our country. Two of those holidays are Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Positively Osceola would like to help bring some clarification between these two holidays designed for the brave and courageous individuals we call heroes!

MEMORIAL DAY:

On the last Monday in May we celebrate Memorial Day. This holiday honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle.

“Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.”

In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, though it is still often called Decoration Day.

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St. Cloud hosts annual Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony at Mt. Peace Cemetery today

On Monday May 29th, Memorial Day, our nation will honor and remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. In St. Cloud, the community will come together at 10am at Mt. Peace Cemetery to pay our respects during the Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.

The ceremony will include the laying of wreaths, a gun salute by the the Osceola Veterans Council, reverent musical performances, and speeches by local elected officials.

It will be a solemn time of reflection, reverence, remembrance, and thankfulness for those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that our nation remains free. Freedom is never free.

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City of Kissimmee to host Pridefest Kissimmee next Saturday, June 3

On Saturday June 3rd, from noon until 4pm the City of Kissimmee will host Pridefest Kissimmee, a block party celebration centered at the Kissimmee Civic Center, will be grounded in having fun, fostering awareness, and acknowledging the impactful contributions of our local LGBTQ+ community.

Sponsored by Experience Kissimmee, and Kissimmee Utility Authority, Pridefest Kissimmee will feature exhibitors, advocacy organizations, live music from headliner Billy Mick, food trucks, and much more. This year, Dakin Avenue will be blocked off for PrideFest, allowing the event to offer even more to the community!

For more information visit the City of Kissimmee Website at Kissimmee.gov/Pridefest.

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School’s out! Kick off summer fun at Walt Disney World Resort

Summer is just around the corner, and at Walt Disney World Resort, families can celebrate the end of the school year, mark graduation milestones for deserving students, and say thank you to dad on his special day. Of course, summer is also the perfect time to experience all the thrills the resort has to offer.

With world-famous theme parks, seasonal festivals, recreation of all kinds and delicious dining destinations, Walt Disney World sets the stage for an unforgettable summer. Here are eight magical ways to start the fun!

Stroll through the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Don’t forget National Donut Day: Dunkin’® offering free donuts on Friday, June 2

America runs on Dunkin’ and this National Donut Day, America runs on free donuts. On Friday, June 2, Dunkin’ die-hards and donut fans can enjoy a free classic donut of their choice, with any beverage purchase.

Last year, social media was abuzz the day after National Donut Day, with tweets flowing in from forlorn guests who missed out on their free donut. This year, Dunkin’s sounding the alarm, urging donut fans across America to set their alerts and turn on notifications for the ultimate donut day of the year. Whether it’s the time-honored glazed donut, the irresistible creamy Boston Kreme or a delightful Strawberry Frosted with Sprinkles, every guest has a deliciously compelling reason to nab their free donut at Dunkin’ this time around.

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Osceola deputy faces charges a year after a taser-related fire incident at Wawa gas pump

Osceola County Deputy David Crawford has been formally charged after being accused of starting a fire with his Taser at an Orange County Wawa in 2022 that left a man badly burned across 75% of his body.

Crawford faces a charge of culpable negligence with personal injury, a first-degree misdemeanor, according to the Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office. If convicted, Crawford could face a year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

When the incident took place more than a year ago, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said he was recommending charges against Crawford.

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