Surrounded by loved ones, retired U.S. Army Col. William "Bill" A. Connelly, 100, was honored at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando on Friday evening during a flag retreat ceremony.

The event will feature the Solon High School band, the Solon American Legion Stinocher Post #460 Color Guard, and remarks from the keynote speaker, retired U.S. Army Reserve SGT Erin Guthrie.

Closing ceremonies honored a local military family, the Barkers, who received a folded flag and a scholarship. “I grew up in the military life and was very proud of my dad and my mom - both ...