Bagpiper Adam Parchert of Carpentersville plays during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at the Carpentersville Fire Department Friday.
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See September 11 remembrances from around the suburbs of Chicago on the 14th anniversary of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a downed passenger jet in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Images: America remembers September 11
Members of the audience bow their heads during a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
People examine the new Heroes of Freedom Memorial in Wauconda on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Police officers are greeted and thanked following Friday's Sept. 11 ceremony held by Stevenson High School's Students Helping Soldiers club in Lincolnshire.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Wauconda Mayor Frank Bart salutes during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Members of the United States Marine Corps Honor Guard salute while Parkview Elementary School students put their hands on their hearts during the posting of the colors during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony presented by the Village of Carpentersville and the Carpentersville Fire Department Friday.
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Retired Palatine Firefighter Mark Hallett speaks during a ceremony as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
The Palatine Police Department Honor Guard fires a three-volley salute as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Police and firefighters march in a procession from Fire Station 85 as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
The fire department honor guard stands at attention as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Members of the audience bow listen to a speaker during a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Firefighter/paramedic Dale Stankiewicz places a wreath as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Jeb Kaiser of the Palatine fire Department plays "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes and Firefighter/Paramedic Joe Jacober stands at attention as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Wauconda Mayor Frank Bart bows his head during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Jeb Kaiser of the Palatine fire Department plays "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes as the Village of Palatine honors those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Retired Palatine Firefighter Mark Hallett speaks during a ceremony honoring those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, at the Palatine Firefighters Memorial Friday.
Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
Fire Chief William Schultz says a few words during the Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony at the Wheaton Fire Department on Friday, to remember those that lost their lives at ground zero 14 years ago.
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Police and firefighters take part in the Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony at the Wheaton Fire Department on Friday, to remember those that lost their lives at ground zero 14 years ago.
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Fire Chief William Schultz stands at attention as Michelle Rollins of Wheaton sings the Star Spangled Banner during the Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony at the Wheaton Fire Department on Friday, to remember those that lost their lives at ground zero 14 years ago.
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Firefighter Cliff Mortenson rings the bell during the Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony at the Wheaton Fire Department on Friday.
Bev Horne/bhorne@dailyherald.com
Dundee-Crown High School senior Ramses Padilla, 17, plays Taps during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony presented by the Village of Carpentersville and the Carpentersville Fire Department Friday.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Carpentersville Police Department Sergeant Giacomo Accomando high-fives kids from Parkview Elementary School following a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony in Carpentersville Friday. Some of the kids helped by reciting the firefighter's prayer.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
Marengo Fire Department Captain Steve Berry bows his head during the opening prayer during a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony in Carpentersville Friday.
Rick West/rwest@dailyherald.com
People get their first glance at Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Main Street in was closed as people attended the dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Ari Castronova sings the national anthem during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
People filled Main Street during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Kirk Morris of Gurnee speaks during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Wauconda firefighters stand at attention during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
People applaud during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Retired Fire Chief Dave Dato speaks during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Wauconda held a dedication ceremony for their new Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
People attend a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Members of Northern Illinois Pipe and Drums play Amazing Grace during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Sept. 11 Pentagon survivor Lt. Colonel Ryan Yantis wipes away a tear during a dedication ceremony for Wauconda's Heroes of Freedom Memorial on Sept. 11 Friday.
Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com
Stevenson High School's Students Helping Soldiers club held its annual Sept. 11 ceremony in the Garden of Peace, Hope and Remembrance Friday in Lincolnshire. Around 250 students, teachers, staff, police and fire members and members of the community attended the service.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Students Helping Soldiers club President Ben Panitch speaks during Friday's annual Sept. 11 ceremony in the Garden of Peace, Hope and Remembrance at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.
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Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District Chief Tom Krueger plays the bagpipe at the conclusion of Friday's Sept. 11 ceremony at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
Police officers and firefighters gather Friday morning for a Sept. 11 ceremony hosted by Stevenson High School's Students Helping Soldiers club in Lincolnshire.
Paul Valade/pvalade@dailyherald.com
To honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the City of Highwood unveiled a sculpture containing a remnant of the World Trade Center tower debris created by local artist Julie Rotblatt-Amrany on Friday, September 11 at the Highwood City Hall.
Courtesy of City of Highwood
The City of Highwood unveiled a sculpture containing a remnant of the World Trade Center tower debris Friday, September 11 in front of Highwood City Hall. The art piece was created by local artist Julie Rotblatt-Amrany. The World Trade Center piece was a gift to the City of Highwood, and this bronze and stainless steel piece entitled 'Solace' depicts a fireman taking a moment to acknowledge those who perished on that day.
Courtesy of City of Highwood
JoAnn Stuart of Naperville pays her respects during the annual September 11th remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at the Commander Dan Shanower Memorial.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Naperville Mayor Steve Chirico gives the introduction during the annual September 11th remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at the Commander Dan Shanower Memorial.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
The annual September 11th remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at the Commander Dan Shanower Memorial.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Michael Fries of Naperville pays his respects just before the annual September 11th remembrance ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday at the Commander Dan Shanower Memorial. Well over 100 people attended this event.
Paul Michna/pmichna@dailyherald.com
Schaumburg Firefighter Lt. John Schneidwind talks about his experiences in New York at the Hoffman Estates September 11th memorial on Friday. Schneidwind was there the day after from September 12th through the 17th.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com
Hoffman Estates Police Honor Guard Mark Wondolkowski with the Presentation of Colors at the Hoffman Estates September 11th Memorial at the Hoffman Estates Village Hall on Friday.
Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com