David Chandler (U.S. Air Force; Persian Gulf) wears a face mask before giving the welcome address at Orange County's Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
David Chandler (U.S. Air Force; Persian Gulf) wears a face mask before giving the welcome address at Orange County’s Memorial Day service on Monday, May 25. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A handful of residents gathered at the Orange County Veterans Memorial on Monday for a short Memorial Day ceremony. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
A handful of residents gathered at the Orange County Veterans Memorial on Monday for a short Memorial Day ceremony. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Orange County's Memorial Day service was streamed online. Those that were in attendance stood six feet apart from each other. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Orange County’s Memorial Day service was streamed online. Those that were in attendance stood six feet apart from each other. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
David Chandler (U.S. Air Force; Persian Gulf) bows his head during the Pledge of Allegiance before the start of Orange County's Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
David Chandler (U.S. Air Force; Persian Gulf) bows his head during the Pledge of Allegiance before the start of Orange County’s Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Those in attendance at Orange County's Memorial Day presentation wore face masks and stood apart from each other. No seats were distributed for the event. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Those in attendance at Orange County’s Memorial Day presentation wore face masks and stood apart from each other. No seats were distributed for the event. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Edward Gill (Vietnam veteran) waits to play the taps at the Orange County Veterans Memorial for the county's Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Edward Gill (Vietnam veteran) waits to play the taps at the Orange County Veterans Memorial for the county’s Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Retired veterans in the Orange County area gathered in a small group for the county's Memorial Day presentation. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Retired veterans in the Orange County area gathered in a small group for the county’s Memorial Day presentation. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Fred Black (Colonel, US Army Retired; Vietnam) gives the opening remarks at Orange County's Memorial Day Service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Fred Black (Colonel, US Army Retired; Vietnam) gives the opening remarks at Orange County’s Memorial Day Service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
In lieu of an in-person service, residents were encouraged to tune in to the county's Facebook page for a virtual presentation. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
In lieu of an in-person service, residents were encouraged to tune in to the county’s Facebook page for a virtual presentation. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bruce Runberg (Captain, U.S. Navy Retired; Vietnam) gives an update on the status of the Orange County Veterans Memorial, which is under Phase 2 of construction. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Bruce Runberg (Captain, U.S. Navy Retired; Vietnam) gives an update on the status of the Orange County Veterans Memorial, which is under Phase 2 of construction. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Edward Gill (Vietnam veteran) plays the taps during Orange County's Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Edward Gill (Vietnam veteran) plays the taps during Orange County’s Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Veterans and residents salute the American flag at the end of Orange County's Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)
Veterans and residents salute the American flag at the end of Orange County’s Memorial Day service. (Dakota Moyer/Chapelboro.com)

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