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.
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.
