There were multiple remembrance ceremonies in Lubbock today, marking the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the United States on 9-11-2001. There was a military ceremony at a local park on 9-10-11. One of the local non-denominational churches in town had a remembrance service at the Civic Center.
I attended a ceremony sponsored by the Interfaith Council: It was on the lawn at the county courthouse. Prayers and speakers represented the Christian, Hindu, Islam and Jewish faiths: these are the faiths of the victims. The Roman Catholic Bishop spoke in English and Spanish. We sang "America" and "God Bless America."
Afterwards, I went to the American Tribute, every year sponsored by the American State Bank: Every year, at a local park observable from the very busy South Loop, American flags are erected in the park, and at night, they are illuminated. This year, the display occurs from September 8 to 13, 2011. There were many many families with children at this display when I went today.
Did your community do anything to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attack on the United States of America on 9-11-2001?
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