Honoring 9-11

The American Legion, Lincoln Volunteer Ambulance and Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue honored the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks. Saturday, Sept. 11 with a pair of seperate, low key displays.

Post Commander Rick Foreman said Lambkins owner Marge Kolve asked the Legion to present the color at the rod run this year. Although the Legion color guard presented the colors last year as well, Foreman said they added a moment of silence this year in honor of 9-11 terror attacks.

"It's a day to remember," he said. "They call it Patriots Day. You remember all the first responders and innocent civilians that died. It's a shame what happened in Afghanistan at this time. I think the country need to get it's patriotism back. Hopefully it will come back."

Meanwhile The Lincoln Volunteer Fire Rescue and Lincoln Volunteer Ambulance toured down Main Steer in the morning and set up at Hooper Park as a silent memorial.

"I think it's really important to remember what happened 20 years ago, and remember all the people affected by it, the people who got killed and injured. The people who were injured are still suffering today," said firefighter Derek Hanauska.

The first responders made a return trip down Main Street in the afternoon, after staying at the park while the Legion hosted a brief memorial service for Post member and Navy veteran Greg Durrette, who died in a motorcycle accident in July.