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Military Flag folding Ceremony - FGCU Salutes Service and Sacrifice

Military Flag folding Ceremony - FGCU Salutes Service and Sacrifice Flag Folding, Color Guard & Bagpipe Ceremony — Veterans Pavilion The Flag Folding, Color Guard, and Bagpipe Ceremony at the FGCU Veterans Pavilion will serve as a solemn and meaningful tribute to the men and women who have answered the call to serve our nation. As part of the America 250 Military Commemoration, the ceremony will honor veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, military families, and dependents whose service and sacrifice have strengthened our nation across generations. FGCU Salutes : Service and Sacrifice ceremony will combine military tradition, music, remembrance, and community recognition. The Presentation and Retirement of the Colors by ROTC, accompanied by the stirring sound of the bagpipes, will provide a powerful visual and musical tribute to those who have served. The 13-fold presentation of the American flag will provide an opportunity to reflect upon the history, values, sacrifices, and freedoms represented by Old Glory. 1100AM Welcome and Opening Remarks 1100AM Master of Ceremonies Introduction (Heather Acosta) Recognition of Distinguished Guests FGCU President Provost University Leadership Local Mayors and Community Leaders Military and Veteran Partners Bagpipe Prelude ( Gemma) Bugler Call to Colors ( 5 Minutes to event) Presentation of Colors Saber Team ROTC Bagpipe ( Gemma Briggs) Color Guard Presentation ROTC Flag Raising Ceremony Presented by Local Law Enforcement / Military Honor Guard Raising of the United States Flag National Anthem ( Jaley Montgomery) Pledge of Allegiance Jean Joseph ( Student) Invocation / Moment of Reflection ( XXXX) Fallen Comrade Table ,- Performance by Mckenna and Lauren R Welcome Remarks Florida Gulf Coast University President Timur Assistant Vice President for Veteran and Military Programs Dr Buhain America 250 Military Commemoration Recognition Honoring 250 Years of Service and Sacrifice Trustee Proclamation Award ( Ft Myers, Naples, Estero, Bonita, Punta Gorda) Recognition of Veterans Across Generations ( General Hayden) Veteran Recognition Ceremony ( General Hayden) Recognition of FGCU Student Veterans Recognition of Faculty and Staff Veterans Recognition of Community Veterans Guest Speaker Remarks Spencer Roach (Distinguished Veteran / Military Leader) Old Glory Prelude Participation by Veteran and Military Representatives Craig/Jaime/Lisandra Flag Folding Ceremony Presentation of the 13 Folds of the American Flag Historical Significance of Each Fold Participation by Veteran and Military Representatives Present Flag to FGCU President Timur Musical Tribute – Armed Forces Medley Recognition of Each Branch of Military Service Roll Call Participation by Veteran and Military Representatives Taps / Echo Taps Performance of Taps by Student Buglers 11th grade Jesus Antunez Closing Remarks – Final Reflections and Thank You to Veterans, Families, and Community Partners Retire the Colors Bagpipe ( Gemma Briggs) Color Guard Presentation ROTC Reception / Community Engagement ( COHEN Center Ballroom) Veteran Resource Connections Networking with Military and Community Partners Through the recognition of student, faculty, staff, and community veterans, the ceremony will demonstrate that military service is not simply a chapter in an individual's past—it is a legacy that continues to influence families, communities, universities, and our nation. The Fallen Comrade Table, Roll Call, Armed Forces Medley, Taps, and Echo Taps will provide moments of reflection and remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those who are no longer with us. The event will conclude with the Retirement of the Colors and bagpipe tribute, followed by a community reception focused on connecting veterans and military families with resources and organizations. Together, the ceremony will recognize 250 years of American service and sacrifice while reaffirming FGCU's commitm