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GWOR holds Memorial Day ceremony
Seaford High School JROTC cadet Laura M. Charles lays the wreath honoring the service of women first responders. DAN COOK PHOTOS
May 26, 2025
The third annual Memorial Day service by the Gay Women of Rehoboth was held May 26, at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and Veterans Memorial. Wreaths honored women veterans, first responders and canines who lost their lives in the line of service to their country.
“We recognize the many female service members and female first responders from Delaware that still serve or are retired. We thank you,” said GWOR President Lisa A. Soens.
For more information about GWOR, go to gaywomenofrehoboth.org.
Saluting the wreaths are (l-r) Seaford High School JROTC cadets Laura M. Charles and Fabrima Prosper, retired Air Force Maj. Dana Paskins and Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach.
The opening prayer is presented by the Rev. Heather Rion Starr of the Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware.
Lorin Rocheleau and Abby Lynne Whitcomb sing the national anthem.
Singing the song “I’m Already Home” by Tim McGraw are (l-r) Jeri Berc, Ruth Lamothe and Patty DiModugno.
Maj. Dana Paskins, Air Force, retired, speaks to attendees about the importance of honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Ellie Mahar reads the names of the local women who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Rep. Claire Snyder Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, addresses the crowd gathered to honor the fallen.
Veteran Tammy Smith of Lewes salutes during the national anthem.
This wreath honors the women first responders.
This wreath the honors women service members.
This wreath honors canine war heroes.
Jeri Berc sings “I’m Already Home.”
Ruth Lamothe sings lead on “I’m Already Home.”
Waynne Paskins gazes at the flag during the national anthem.
