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9/11 remembrance ceremony – Lake Forest Fire Department

Sep 12

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The Lake Forest Fire Department and the Lake Forest Police Department held a special remembrance ceremony on Sunday to remember the deaths of 2977 people including the 343 uniformed members of the FDNY, 23 members of the NYPD, and the 37 members of the Port Authority Police Department.

The event was held at the Market Square in downtown Lake Forest. Aerials from Lake Forest and Knollwood were crossed over the square and supported an American flag. The ceremony featured several speakers and a bell ringing ceremony.

Tim Olk was at the ceremony and submitted several images.

Lake Forest 9/11 remembrance ceremony 10th anniversary

Knollwood and Lake Forest aerials were extended and crossed over the Market Square in Lake Forest where a ceremony took place to mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Tim Olk photo

Lake Forest remembrance ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

An honor guard made up of Lake Forest police officers and firefighters march the colors into the ceremony. Tim Olk photo

The honor guard prepares to post the colors as uniformed members of the police and fire departments stand on either side of the fountain. Tim Olk photo

Uniformed members from Lake Forest and Knollwood stand in formation during the ceremony. Tim Olk photo

Tim Olk was at the ceremony and submitted several images.

Lake Forest Fire Chief Jeffrey Howell addressed the assembled firefighters and guests. Tim Olk photo

Local residents attended the ceremony and this young man took the opportunity to show his patriotism. Tim Olk photo

The ceremony was attended by several retired Lake Forest firefighters. Tim Olk photo

A traditional bell ringing ceremony was part of the program. Tim Olk photo

The Lake Forest mayor is the owner of this refurbished 1977 Seagrave P-series engine that formerly saw service in McCook. The engine was on display at the 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Tim Olk photo

McCook Fire Department 1979 Seagrave engine

The engine owned by the Lake Forest mayor used to be painted yellow as seen here when it belonged to McCook. Bill Friedrich photo

A gallery with many images can be viewed HERE.

Tags: 1977 Seagrave PB series engine, 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, bell ringing ceremony, Lake Forest Fire Department, McCook Fire Department, Seagrave PB engine, Tim Olk

9/11 symphonic band concert in Buffalo Grove with 9/11 remembrance

Sep 12

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The Village of Buffalo Grove, the Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band, and the Buffalo Grove Arts Commission had a public concert to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the devastating attacks that occurred on 9/11/01 in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. They invited several guest speakers and asked the Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Department Honor Guard to take part in the event. In between songs played by the band, there was mention of the attacks by Congressman Robert Dold and a US Army General who began his remarks saying that the events of 9/11 were a tragic accident.

Fortunately, the honor guard was present along with a bagpiper to remind those in attendance of the sacrifice and significance of the first responders and those that were killed. The fire department also incorporated a bell ringing ceremony which included Amazing Grace played by a member of the Chicago Highlanders Pipe Band and Drum Band.

Larry Shapiro attended the event had submitted several images.

Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Department 9/11 remembrance

Members of the Buffalo Grove Fire and Police Department Honor Guard are joined by local Boy Scouts as they prepare to post the colors at the concert. Larry Shapiro photo

The American and State of Illinois flags cross prior to the colors being posted. Larry Shapiro photo

Members of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department Honor Guard perform a bell ringing ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

A bagpiper played Amazing Grace in conjunction with the bell ringing ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

Audience members that have served in any branch of the US military were acknowledged and thanked for service to their country. Larry Shapiro photo

The second half of the assembled honor guard and Boy Scouts prepares to retrieve the colors at the end of the concert. Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images can be viewed HERE.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 band concert, 9/11 remembrance, Buffalo Grove Fire Department, Buffalo Grove Fire nad Police Department Honor Guard, Buffalo Grove Police Department, Chicago Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band, Larry Shapiro

9/11 remembrance ceremony – Park Ridge Fire Department

Sep 12

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The Park Ridge Fire and Police Departments had a memorial ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Sunday, September 11, 2011. The event took place at Maine West High School on the corner of Dempster and Potter. There were several speakers on the agenda as well as the arrival of an artifact from the World Trade Center that was given to the city. The Chicago Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band along with the police and fire department honor guard escorted the steel beam into the ceremony. The artifact was in the bed of Park Ridge Engine 35 covered with an American flag and was treated in a manner to honor those who were killed that day. The honor guard carried the flag draped beam to the stage and kept a constant watch throughout the day to allow visitors to view the artifact.

Larry Shapiro attended the ceremony and submitted several images.

Park Ridge 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony and ground zero artifact

Members of the fire and police honor guard drape the steel beam with an American flag as they make final preparations before the 9/11 anniversary ceremony begins. Larry Shapiro photo

The Chicago Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band leads a somber processional down Potter Road as they escort the World Trade Center steel to the ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

Following the pipe and drum band is the combined police/fire honor guard, a squad car, and an engine serving as a caisson with the steel beam. Larry Shapiro photo

Members of the honor guard walk on each side of the engine as it approaches the assembled visitors and dignitaries. Larry Shapiro photo

The engine carrying the steel with members of the honor guard. Larry Shapiro photo

The flag draped steel is carried to the front steps of the high school where it will rest during the ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

The ceremony included a 21-gun salute from the Park Ridge VFW color guard. Larry Shapiro photo

A bell ringing ceremony recognized the first responders that were killed. Larry Shapiro photo

A local resident performed taps to complete the bell ringing ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

The honor guard stands watch over the beam during ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

As the ceremony concluded, the honor guard folded the flag which was used to cover the 9/11 artifact. Larry Shapiro photo

More images can be viewed HERE.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 artifact, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, 9/11 steel I-beams, Chicago Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band, honor guard stands watch over the 9/11 steel beam, Larry Shapiro, Park Ridge Fire Department, Park Ridge Police Department

9/11 remembrance ceremony – Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD

Sep 12

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On Saturday, September 10th, The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD held a ceremony recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania. As part of the event, the fire district unveiled a memorial in front of the headquarters station which includes a piece of steel from ground zero at the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan.

Larry Shapiro was at the ceremony and submitted several images.

Lincolnshire-Riverwodds FPD 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Several speakers addressed the gathering at the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD headquarters station on Saturday to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Larry Shapiro photo

Many residents and family members attended the 9/11 ceremony on Saturday as a large flag suspended from the aerial flew overhead. Larry Shapiro photo

Members of the honor guard lowered the flag to half mast at the exact time that each of the towers collapsed 10 years ago. Larry Shapiro photo

A bell ringing ceremony was part of the remembrance. Larry Shapiro photo

The memorial incorporating steel from ground zero was unveiled towards the end of the ceremony. Larry Shapiro photo

Lincolnshire-Riverwodds FPD 9/11 Memorial Ceremony 9/11 artifact

The beam rests on a brick pedestal with a commemorative plaque. Larry Shapiro

The bronze plaque depicts all three of the sites where Americans were killed on 9/11/01. Larry Shapiro photo

On the opposite side a custom brick honors the 343 members of the FDNY that died at ground zero. Larry Shapiro photo

A gallery with more images can be viewed HERE.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 artifact, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, 9/11 steel I-beams, Larry Shapiro, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD

FDNY Rescue 4 in Evanston – update

Sep 7

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A reader sent this link to an article about FDNY Rescue 4 making an appearance Tuesday at the Northwestern University football practice field.

The article is from ESPN Chicago:

The rig had been boarded by eight New York City firefighters from the FDNY Rescue 4 unit on Sept. 11, 2001, and all eight died that day while trying to save people at the World Trade Center. The truck withstood damages and was the only operating rescue rig during the days following 9/11.

On Tuesday, the truck rolled up onto Northwestern’s practice field as a kickoff point for the Remembrance Rescue Project. Headed by Skokie firefighter Chris Gantz and other Chicago-area firefighters, the Remembrance Rescue Project is a non-profit organization that uses the historic rig as an educational tool to teach children about 9/11 and raises money for children of fallen firefighters.

The truck will also be present at Northwestern’s home opener against Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project

9/11 Anniversary – reminders

Sep 7

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Lincolnshire Riverwoods 9/11 remembrance

The fire department will be unveiling their WTC memorial as well. LRFPD acquired a steel beam from the WTC and will be unveiling their memorial to those who perished that day.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 artifact, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, 9/11 remembrance, 9/11 stair climb, 9/11 steel I-beams, Chicago Fire Department, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District

FDNY Rescue 4 in Des Plaines – update

Sep 4

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Karl Klotz visited Denny G’s Automotive Repair in Des Plaines and took several shots showing the current state of X-FDNY Rescue 4. Evidently, they are working around the clock to meet deadlines to show the rig next week on 9/11/11. Previous posts about this rig can be found HERE, HERE, and HERE which includes a photo showing what the rescue looked like a week ago.

X-FDNY Rescue 4 (Queens) was assigned to Rescue 3 (Bronx) after 9/11/01. The decals on the body depict Rescue 4 and the faint outline of a number '3' can be seen as well. Karl Klotz photo

The door to the body enclosure lists names of several members who lost their lives on 9/11/01. Karl Klotz photo

Names of the deceased were also placed on the cab below the windshield. Karl Klotz photo

The stripes and decals were covered with primer prior to releasing the unit. The primer has been removed and the decals and stripes are all clearly visible now. Karl Klotz photo

more photos of the work being done can be seen HERE.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 attack at the World Trade Center, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, FDNY Rescue 4, HME 1871, Karl Klotz, Remembrance Rescue Project, Saulsbury Heavy Rescue

9/11 Anniversary – Chicago Fire Department

Aug 30

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Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, 9/11 remembrance, 9/11 stair climb, Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert Hoff, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, NFFF

9/11 Anniversary – Lincolnshire Riverwoods FPD

Aug 30

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The fire department will be unveiling their WTC memorial as well. LRFPD acquired a steel beam from the WTC and will be unveiling their memorial to those who perished that day.

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 artifact, 9/11 memorial, 9/11 remembrance, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD

FDNY Rescue 4 in Prospect Heights – update

Aug 19

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A new charitable organization created by firefighters called the Remembrance Rescue Project (RRP) is under way. Using stories of FDNY Rescue 4 during 2001, the RRP hopes to generate public awareness of the intrinsic dangers in firefighting while also providing support to the children of fallen firefighters.

They will be using FDNY Res4cue from 9/11 and are currently looking for active and retired firefighters to help prepare the rescue for the 9/11 anniversary.

Anyone interested can email info@firezonefun.com, call 877.597.3473 x801 or visit www.therrp.org

Tags: 9/11 anniversary, FDNY Rescue 4, Remembrance Rescue Project