Images: 9/11 ceremonies in the suburbs
Posted September 11, 2017 1:00 am
Suburban residents in Elgin, Des Plaines, Naperville, and Waukegan joined local officials, police officers and firemen to remember the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Monday.
Craig Essick of Elgin salutes as the colors are posted during Elgin's 9/11 remembrance event Monday. Essick is an Army veteran who is current commander of Elgin American Legion Post 57.
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Don Sleeman of Elgin American Legion Post 57 plays taps on the bugle during Elgin's 9/11 remembrance event Monday.
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The Elgin Police color guard posts the colors during Elgin's 9/11 remembrance event Monday.
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Elgin firefighter Kanen Terry rings the bell to honor those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks during Elgin's remembrance event Monday.
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From left, Police Chief William Kushner, Des Plaines Police and Fire Commissioner Deb Lester, and Mayor Matt Bogusz stand at attention during the playing of Taps during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Des Plaines at city hall on Monday.
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Des Plaines Police and Fire Commissioner Deb Lester sings "Amazing Grace" during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Des Plaines at city hall on Monday.
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Des Plaines Fire Captain Scott Peirson rings the ceremonial bell during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Des Plaines at city hall on Monday.
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Des Plaines first responders stand at attention during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Des Plaines at city hall on Monday.
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Sara Schmidt, left, and Fran Volpe take a closer look at the 9/11 memorial during the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in Des Plaines at city hall on Monday.
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Waukegan firefighter Michael Joseph plays Taps during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Fireman's Memorial Park in Waukegan on Monday.
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Waukegan police and firefighters stand at attention during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Fireman's Memorial Park in Waukegan on Monday.
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Jim Sarns of American Legion Post 43 participates during Naperville's September 11th remembrance ceremony at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial along the Riverwalk on September 11, 2017.
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A steel beam from the World Trade Center can be seen in the foreground as Chief Lanson W. "Lanny" Russell gives the keynote address during Naperville's September 11th remembrance ceremony at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial along the Riverwalk on September 11, 2017.
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Attendees to Naperville's September 11th remembrance ceremony at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial lined both sides of the DuPage River Monday.
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Naperville Firefighters lower the flag to half staff during Naperville's September 11th remembrance ceremony at the Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial along the Riverwalk on September 11, 2017.
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