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Boy Scouts Troop 61 Holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

David, Mathew and Andrew Arredondo, all brothers, kneel before a candle lit message “We Remember”

David, Mathew and Andrew Arredondo, all brothers, kneel before a candle lit message “We Remember”

Scout Troop 61 led by Scoutmaster Terrance Shraut held a memorial ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.  The ceremony began with the presentation of colors, pledge of allegiance and a reciting of “The Star Spangled Banner”.  Guest speakers were; American Legion spokesperson, County Judge Carlos Cascos, Mayor Polo Narvaez and Field Director Jason Gates.  After comments from the guest speakers,  Cub Scouts presented wreaths for display.  Each wreath was symbolic of specific events that transpired on that fateful day and the days shortly after.  The ceremony was closed by the presentation of “Olde Glory” and the singing of  “Faith of Our Fathers”.

Cub Scouts stand by the displayed wreaths depicting the events that unfolded on 9/11 and in the days after

Cub Scouts stand by the displayed wreaths depicting the events that unfolded on 9/11 and in the days after

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A Boy Scout salutes as “Olde Glory” is presented