Shelbyville Sept. 11 observance

September 9, 2011

T-G Photos by David Melson

Shelbyville remembered those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on America in a ceremony Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at the main Shelbyville fire hall.

Shelbyville firefighters watch as the American flag waves over the ceremony. The flag was lowered to half-mast moments later.
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A member of the crowd videos Shelbyville police chief Austin Swing as he makes opening remarks.
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The crowd and Shelbyville city council member Thomas Landers, foreground, watch the ceremony but his granddaughter Ellie is a little distracted.
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Shelbyville Central High's band performs at the Sept. 11 ceremony.
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Shelbyville Police Department's rifle squad listens as Assistant Fire Chief Brian Nicholson speaks.
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Members of various Shelbyville and Bedford County emergency services watch the ceremony.
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Spectators at the Sept. 11 ceremony. A memorial to fallen firefighters is at far right.
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Tyler Merlo of the Central High band performs "Taps."
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The Shelbyville Police Department's rifle squad during a 21-gun salute.
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Valerie McConnell sings "God Bless America" as her husband, fire chief Ricky McConnell, watches.
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Members of the Shelbyville Police Department's rifle squad listen as fire chief Ricky McConnell gives closing remarks. The flag has been lowered to half-staff.
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