Saturday, September 10, 2011

Crystal Lake Remembers

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, at noon, Crystal Lake will join communities throughout the nation in marking the 10th anniversary of the attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania with a "Moment of Remembrance."

Flag and Bell Ceremony
Prior to the noon beginning ceremony,-- beginning at 11:55 a.m.--  as part of the “Moment of Remembrance” the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue and Police Departments Honor Guards will conduct a flag and bell ceremony at the Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 W. Woodstock Street. The location of the ceremony is at the outdoor entrance f City Hall in front of the flag poles.

Reflecting On Events of Ten Years Ago
Residents and businesses are asked to stop at noon and take a moment to reflect on the tragedies that occurred ten years ago, as well as to honor those who protect our communities, our nation and our freedoms today.

Available Police and Fire Rescue sirens will sound at that moment, and Crystal Lake’s faith community is being asked to sound bells or chimes at that moment.

The community is also asked to fly the American flag that day, at half staff if possible, as a sign of unity and remembrance.

The following link http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=sr112-237 will take you to the US Senate Resolution that was passed in July, calling for a national “Moment of Remembrance.”

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