Lake County remembers those lost on 9/11
More than 100 firefighters and police officers stood quietly Monday as a bell rung in honor of peers and others lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Fireman's Memorial Park in Waukegan.
The Waukegan Fire Department hosted the memorial to remember the lives lost heroically during the attacks on the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon.
Waukegan Fire Chief George Bridges Jr., Waukegan Police Chief Wayne Walles, Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Jr. and other community leaders made remarks during the ceremony that brought together police, fire, members of the armed services, elected officials and local citizens.
"We are here to honor those that served and went to rescue those in need on 9/11. They responded and acted so diligently to save as many as they could," Bridges said after shaking hands with fellow firefighters. "Today is just an outward showing of our love and affection. In everything we do, we want to honor them."
The ceremony concluded with Waukegan firefighter Michael Joseph playing "Taps" on his trumpet, accompanied by Beach Park firefighter Chris Samuels on the bagpipes.