September 05, 2002
Thursday - 12:45 am

Ketchikan - Exactly one year following the attack on America, citizens of Ketchikan will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor the victims of September 11.

"We must not forget all of those who gave their lives for this great country."... Post Commander Reggie Galle

The ceremonies will honor 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 battle against terrorism while other members of the service continue to fight.

American Legion posts 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, Post Commander Reggie Galles said. "Everyone in Ketchikan is invited to join together in this uniting ceremony."

Ketchikan church bells will be heard ringing at the exact times the incidents of September 11 took place.

The ceremony will begin by recognizing 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 freedom of the great nation," Post Commander Galles said. "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."

The ceremony will take place Wednesday, September 11 at noon in the Ketchikan High School Auditorium.

Source of News Release:

American Legion Post #3 - Ketchikan, AK

 

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