Local First Responders to Host Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony

Source: The Village of Western Springs

Fourteen years after the terror attacks on America, citizens and first responders of La Grange and surrounding suburbs will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.

The ceremony will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at Robert E. Coulter, Jr. Post 1941, 900 S. LaGrange Road in La Grange.

The commemoration ceremony honors the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, airline flight takeovers and the American military service personnel who have died in the war against terrorism while other members of the service continue to fight.

American Legion Posts, Police Departments, Fire Departments and all other first responders across America are energizing their communities to ensure that the innocent victims will never be forgotten. We must not forget all of those who gave their lives for this great country.

The ceremony will begin with recognition of emergency-service personnel who have remained strong throughout the entire ordeal on the attack of America and who have upheld the honor of patriotism. There will be a number of different events during the ceremony, including the placement of a ceremonial wreath to commemorate past war fighters who are now deceased.

“This ceremony will not only honor those who have died, but also those who live and continue to fight for the freedom of this great nation,” said Legion Post Commander Callaway. “As a nation united, we must remain committed to supporting the men and women of our armed forces as they serve with honor and courage. Also, let us not forget those who keep our communities safe every day; it is our Police Officers, Firefighters and all other first responders.”