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Photos: Fernley 9/11 Ceremony at the Out of Town Park, Sept. 11

Robert Perea September 11, 2016September 12, 2016 0 Comments

Photos by Robert Perea, The Fernley Reporter

Members of the Nevada Veterans Coalition Honor Guard fire the Volley of Three.

Nevada Veterans Coalition Honor Guard members Tommy Summers, right, and Sam Fisher prepare to hoist the flag.

Patriot Guard members Lisa Devall and Joe Walling bore the flags during the ceremony.

Nevada Veterans Coalition chaplain Jan Hodges was the Master of Ceremonies.

Brett Palmer carries the flag in to begin the ceremony.

Brett Palmer of the Nevada Veterans Coalition presents the flag to Sam Fisher, while Tommy Summers prepares to hoist it.

Raising the Blue Star Mothers and Gold Star flags.

The Fernley High School choir marches in to perform.

The Fernley High School choir performed the National Anthem and Amazing Grace.

Mayor Roy Edgington welcomed the crowd.

Councilman Dan McCassie gave the keynote address.

Steve Carr rings the bell following the Fireman’s Prayer.

Constance Anton-Knoll shows per plaque after being named the Fernley Patriot of the Year.

Sydney Sempel plays taps, while North Lyon County Fire District firefighters stand behind her.

Orlis Trone takes pictures during the ceremony.

Zach Walker flies a Flag of Heroes on his truck, listing the names of emergency services personnel who gave their lives to save others after the 9/11 attacks.

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