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PHOTO GALLERY: Remembrance March and Celebration


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 11, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Remembrance March and Celebration
The Sarasota County Firefighters made their way down Main street Sunday, Sept. 11, for the Remembrance March and Celebration.
The Sarasota County Firefighters made their way down Main street Sunday, Sept. 11, for the Remembrance March and Celebration.
Russell Aetomu, 8, from Pack 11 of the Boy Scouts, tries his best to make his way under one of the obstacles in the Sarasota County SWAT team’s obstacle course that was set up following the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Russell Aetomu, 8, from Pack 11 of the Boy Scouts, tries his best to make his way under one of the obstacles in the Sarasota County SWAT team’s obstacle course that was set up following the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Alexus Fleming, 10, and Brianna Robbison, 10, enjoy their blue and red Italian icees Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Alexus Fleming, 10, and Brianna Robbison, 10, enjoy their blue and red Italian icees Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Over a dozen decorated motorcycles were parked at Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Celebration in Payne Park.
Over a dozen decorated motorcycles were parked at Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Celebration in Payne Park.
Sarasota Firefighters got together for a group photo Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Sarasota Firefighters got together for a group photo Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Hundreds of people came out Sunday, Sept. 11, for the Remembrance March and Celebration that occurred at Payne Park.
Hundreds of people came out Sunday, Sept. 11, for the Remembrance March and Celebration that occurred at Payne Park.
Helena Dunham, 5, and Haley, 8, wore matching dresses Sunday, Sept. 11 for the Remembrance March and Celebration. Their father is local firefighter Tony Dunham.
Helena Dunham, 5, and Haley, 8, wore matching dresses Sunday, Sept. 11 for the Remembrance March and Celebration. Their father is local firefighter Tony Dunham.
Peggy Shanahan decorated her bike with three, patriotic bears to symbolize the three men who raised the American Flag at the World Trade Center following the attacks in 2001
Peggy Shanahan decorated her bike with three, patriotic bears to symbolize the three men who raised the American Flag at the World Trade Center following the attacks in 2001
Melina Adkins holds Brandon Aitken, 2, as they cheer for the firefighters who marched Sunday, Sept. 11, in the Remembrance March.
Melina Adkins holds Brandon Aitken, 2, as they cheer for the firefighters who marched Sunday, Sept. 11, in the Remembrance March.
Brittin Sullivan, 4, waves his flag at one of the fire trucks that went by Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March.
Brittin Sullivan, 4, waves his flag at one of the fire trucks that went by Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March.
Brittin Sullivan, 4, and Ridge, 1, wait to see their uncle walk by with the rest of the Sarasota County firefighters Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March.
Brittin Sullivan, 4, and Ridge, 1, wait to see their uncle walk by with the rest of the Sarasota County firefighters Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March.
The Sarasota Military Academy took part in the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, from Five Points Park to Payne Park.
The Sarasota Military Academy took part in the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, from Five Points Park to Payne Park.
Allison and Zackery, 5, Betts enjoyed watching the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, along Main street.
Allison and Zackery, 5, Betts enjoyed watching the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, along Main street.
Jadyn Brester, 4, was dressed in red, white and blue at the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, on Main street.
Jadyn Brester, 4, was dressed in red, white and blue at the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, on Main street.
A fire truck was decorated with posters having to do with the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March and Celebration.
A fire truck was decorated with posters having to do with the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March and Celebration.
The Boy Scouts took part in the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, from Five Points Park to Payne Park.
The Boy Scouts took part in the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, from Five Points Park to Payne Park.
Martin O’Malley, 3, watches the fire trucks go by Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March.
Martin O’Malley, 3, watches the fire trucks go by Sunday, Sept. 11, during the Remembrance March.
An old fire truck started off the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, down Main street.
An old fire truck started off the Remembrance March Sunday, Sept. 11, down Main street.
Firefighter Steve Rose poses with his daughter, Taytum, 18 mos., and son, Jonathon, 6, Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.
Firefighter Steve Rose poses with his daughter, Taytum, 18 mos., and son, Jonathon, 6, Sunday, Sept. 11, at Payne Park.

 

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