CHICAGO (09/11/2011)(readMedia)– Many still remember what they were doing Sept. 11, 2001. Ten years later many knew what they would do on that day to remember the fallen and honor those who served stateside or overseas.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Camacho, 108th Sustainment Brigade/ Approximately 40 Soldiers with the 108th Sustainment Brigade, alongside Chicago Police Officers, Firefighters, and residents attended a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11at the Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park in Chicago to honor the lives lost and the lives changed 10 years ago.
Approximately 40 Soldiers with the 108th Sustainment Brigade in Chicago, alongside Chicago Police Officers, Firefighters and residents attended a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park in Chicago to honor the lives lost and changed 10 years ago.
Maj. Gen. William Enyart of Belleville, the Adjutant General of the Illinois National Guard and Maj. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates, with Illinois National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, were also in attendance to honor the fallen and the military and civilian servicemembers who served and sacrificed.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Camacho, 108th Sustainment Brigade/ Soldiers with the 108th Sustainment Brigade watch as a joint civilian and military color guard present the colors during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11at the Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park in Chicago.
Amongst the 9/11 first responders, Guardsmen provided security to prevent another attack, and aided civilian and federal emergency relief agencies.
Following the 9/11 tragedy, America became more united as nation, and as this happened so did many security and emergency relief agencies as they served to aid those in need, said Sgt. 1st Class Louis Rivera of Chicago with the108th. As a Chicago Police Officer for 10 years and an Illinois National Guard Soldier for 18, he has served both overseas and on the streets of Chicago.
“I’ve served my country, my community and my city,” said Rivera.
He said through his experiences in Chicago he has seen how military and civilian agencies have earned the respect of the nation after the sacrifices uniformed personnel made on and since 9/11.
“This ceremony showed that we persevered and are not divided, but even after the attacks we’re still a stronger nation … and take a firm stand on terrorism.”
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Camacho, 108th Sustainment Brigade / Staff Sgt. Courtney Behary of Jacksonville, with the 108th Sustainment Brigade, shakes hands with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel prior to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the Little Cubs Field in Humboldt Park in Chicago.