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American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 hosts 9/11 ceremony
Jake St. Jacques of the Legion Riders Chapter 28 holds a candle in honor of 9/11 during Post 28 American Legion Auxiliary’s candlelight ceremony. DAN COOK PHOTOS
September 12, 2022
The American Legion Auxiliary Post 28 held its annual 9/11 candlelight ceremony Sunday, as nearly 150 people honored the memory of everyone lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Pa.
Post 28 Auxiliary Secretary Beth McGinn welcomes attendees and introduces the honored guests.
American Legion Auxiliary Chaplain Robin Airey gives a prayer before the ceremony.
Garth Miller stands in prayer before the ceremony.
The Legion Riders Chapter 28 unit are (l-r) Chaplain Marian Willman, Bob Kotowski, Secretary/Treasurer Priscilla Horne, Jake St. Jacques, Assistant Director Pat Horne, Dennis Barnes, honorary member Sharon Rebideau, honorary mMember Jim Horne, Mary St. Jacques and Sergeant at Arms Walt Willman.
Judy Mangini sings “God Bless America.”
Chaplain Marian Willman and her husband Walt hold candles in remembrance of the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Post 28 legionnaire and vice chairman of Home of the Brave Greg Fuller sings the national anthem.
Guest speaker Dwight Lacy, state commander of the American Legion Department of Delaware, and his wife Marlene recall their experience on 9/11.
Shelby Farris from Positive Outcomes Charter School speaks about her two nonprofits that help veterans.
June Jones, Post 28 Auxiliary president, reads the description of the 10 elements of the Freedom Flag.
The Delaware State Police Pipes & Drums open the program.
Tucker Mood, 2, and his grandmother Paula watch the Delaware State Police Pipes & Drums.
Margaret Hopkins of American Legion Post 28 Auxiliary shows her patriotism during the ceremony.
Showing their patriotism during “God Bless the USA” are auxiliary members (l-r) Darlene Haus, Barbara McBride and Rene Brown.
Attendees hold hands and sing Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.”
Legion Honor Guard Captain Les Haus salutes after the 21-gun salute.
