Published September 15. 2021 02:45PM
A Sept. 11 20th anniversary ceremony was held on Saturday at the American Legion Post 360 in Weatherly.
The program began with an invocation followed by a welcome and Pledge of Allegiance.
“The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung by Albert Titus and the laying of the memorial wreath was conducted by Georgia Farrow and Sally Mitchell.
Commander Chris Keller recited “A Day to Remember,” and “Remembering 911” was delivered by Donna Thomas. Remarks were given by Shane Moran and John McGee.
The Freedom Flag was raised by Chris Keller and Arnold Keller, Post 360.
“The Ten Elements of the Freedom Flag” was narrated by members of the community.
Remarks were given by Mayor Paul John Hadzick, Carbon County Director of Veterans Affairs Christine LeClair and Tom Gerhard, representing U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser.
Participating in the ceremony are, from left, Tim Rossman, Chief at L&L Volunteer Fire Company; Christine LeClair, Carbon County Director of Veterans Affairs; Tom Breznitsky, Chief at Citizens Fire Company No. 1; Shane Moran and John McGee, Weatherly Area School District; Theresa D'Andrea, Chaplain Unit No. 360; Carbon County Commissioner Rocky Ahner; Weatherly Mayor Paul John Hadzick; Weatherly Police Chief Brian Markovchick; Pastor David Clark, Trinity Baptist Church; Tom Gerhard, representing Congressman Dan Meuser; Deacon James Warnagiris; Donna Thomas, Secretary Unit No. 360; Pastor Sal Reyes, Faith Church; Chris Keller, Commander Post 360; Pastor Janelle Wigen, Zion Lutheran Church; Pastor Sharon Frye, Salem United Church of Christ; Pastor Dan Meader, Centenary United Methodist Church. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO