9/11

[wraithfodder]

I went to our local 9/11 ceremony at the fire station today. I have missed most of them, as they're doing the work week and I can't always get time off, but did attend last year and did this year. I took a few photos at the ceremony, but mostly listened...

 


Although it may look odd, all the fire and police who were there were in their dress uniforms, all with highly polished shoes. I also decided to try out the 'watercolor' feature on my photo editor.


The U.S. flag was held for the flag raising which concluded the ceremony.


Officers wearing white gloves, almost blinding in the bright sunlight.


A retired seeing-eye dog was among those attending the ceremony.

Comments

[luveskane.livejournal.com]

So touching, thank you for sharing the photos.

[sgafan.livejournal.com]

Thank you for sharing.

We really need to never forget. *hugs*

[sherry57.livejournal.com]

Very touching photos. Thanks for sharing. I was talking about this to my daughter who is only 12 and doesn't of course remember the whole dreadful event.
I was shocked to realise as I started to talk about my memories that are so vivid that she didn't even know it had happened!
We live in France so it's not something people talk about every day but it just showed me that when something really tragic happens, you need to talk about it to the younger generation 'Lest we forget'.

[mmneely932.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing. Being a police officer I normally attend a memorial service but didn't make it this year. I really love your pics, they're focused, but a different look, good work.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Thanks, and you're welcome.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Definitely.

[wraithfodder.livejournal.com]

Definitely. That's why days to remember are important, so we don't forget...