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Daytona Beach Concert Band conductor Charles Long leads the band in playing the national anthem during the second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Master of Ceremonies Jim Bowers opens the Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Daytona Beach Concert Band performs at its second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Capt. Hugh Patrick Everly, commanding officer of Embry-Riddle's Naval ROTC speaks during Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene
Master of Ceremonies Jim Bowers and Capt. Hugh Patrick Everly perform the ceremonial laying of the wreath at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The french horn section during Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The ceremonial bell glimmers in the stage light as the Daytona Beach Concert Band performs its second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Johnny Mims plays tuba at Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Carrie Matheny plays flute at Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Daytona Beach Concert Band conductor Charles Long bows during the second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
A camera records the band's performance during its second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Navy Veteran Gwen Watson sings "America the Beautiful" during Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Daytona Beach Concert Band receives a standing ovation at its second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
U.S. Army veteran Dallas Proax was recognized as the Patriot of the Year for the Veterans Council of Volusia County at the second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28.
The Patriots of the Year were honored during Daytona Beach Concert Band's second-annual Memorial Concert at the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 28. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Daytona Beach Concert Band recognized veterans and service members, both fallen and active, during its second annual Memorial Concert presented by the American Legion Post 267's Memorial Day Committee and Lohman Funeral Homes.
The band performed traditional military fanfares like composer William Steffe's "Battle Hymn of the Republic" and Morton Gould's "American Salute." Due to expected bad weather, the concert also featured an abbreviated version of its annual Memorial Remembrance Service, featuring guest speaker Capt. Hugh Patrick Everly, commanding officer of Embry-Riddle's Naval ROTC, the ceremonial laying of the wreath and tolling of the bells. The Patriots of the Year, chosen by local organizations, were also honored during the concert.
Everly said Memorial Day holds a special significance for him due to the people he served with, and he said it's important to remember the day's purpose.
“While we honor our veterans and service members daily, Memorial Day is to keep in mind those who have paid the ultimate price,” Everly said.
He told the story of a fellow classmate and pilot who passed away at age 27 in a flight training accident in 1995. Everly said that the loss has stayed with him since and that it is an example of honor and sacrifice.
“While his death was not the result of a combat operation, his loss is felt just as keenly — by his family, by his friends,” Everly said.
