9/11 memorial events in the Northwest suburbs
Barrington: Author Michael Hingson, blind since birth, shares the story of how his guide dog, Roselle, led him to safety on Sept. 11, 2001, from the 78th floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower; 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday at The Garlands Performing Arts Center, 1000 Garlands Lane, in Barrington. He recalls the day's events in his book, "Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog and the Triumph of Trust at ground zero." Free. Info: Amy, (847) 304-1996.
Des Plaines: Patriot Day ceremony, 7:55 a.m. Thursday outside city hall, 1420 Miner St., with a first call to colors by police and fire department personnel. The ceremony will include a ringing of the bell, rifle salute by a police honor guard and "Amazing Grace" played by a bagpiper. Mayor Matt Bogusz, Police Chief Bill Kushner and Fire Chief Alan Wax will deliver remarks.
Des Plaines: Remembrance service hosted by VFW Post 2992, 10 a.m. Thursday at Oakton Place retirement community, 1665 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. Guest speakers include Kevin O'Connell, chief of the investigative division in the Illinois attorney general's office, Fire Chief Alan Wax and Aldermen Jim Brookman and Dick Sayad. Bugles Across America will render taps. Info: (847) 296-9878.
Hanover Park: Sept. 11 Remembrance, 9 a.m. Thursday at the veterans memorial at village hall, 2121 Lake St.
Hoffman Estates: Ceremony of Remembrance, 5 p.m. Thursday, village hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Schaumburg Fire Department lieutenant and 9/11 first responder John Schneidwind returns as the speaker of honor, to share his firsthand experience assisting at ground zero in the aftermath of the tragedy. Info: Boards and Commissions Assistant Sue Lessen, (847) 781-2606.
Palatine: Patriot Day ceremony, 9 a.m. Thursday at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial, corner of North Brockway and West Slade streets. Fire department members and retirees will march to the memorial from Station 85, accompanied by the police and fire department honor guards. Members of the Palatine Fire and Police Departments will lower the flag, place a wreath and also perform a ceremonial ringing of the bell to signify a firefighter's last call of duty.