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Milton ceremony memorializes Sept. 11

A display representing first responders was center stage in Milton Memorial Park. DENY HOWETH PHOTOS
Deny Howeth
September 18, 2017
John Hopkins, president of the Milton Fire Department, remembers the effect the 2001 terrorist attacks had on the country.
The table displays a flag of honor with the names of those killed in the terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001.
Everyone was presented with a yellow carnation and an American flag to place on the display.
Milton residents Estella Jester, left, and Barbara Hitchens listen to the Delaware State Police Pipers and Drummers Corp.
Carol Bean, Grace Church of Milton, opened the ceremony with the National Anthem.
Milton Police Chief Robert Longo, (l-r) Hank Rickards, commander VFW Post 6984, and Alan Jackson, Milton Fire Dept. raise the flag.
Mike Stanfield, service commander VFW 6987, and Bob MacGleese, VFW Quatermaster, salute the flag.
Vice Mayor Kevin Kelly addresses the crowd.
Delaware State Police Capt. Glenn Dixon shares his thoughts on the heroic efforts of first responders and everyday people.
Lt. Col. Mike Orlando Army National Guard addresses the crowd.
Secretary Robert Coupe, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security, speaks about the human compassion that was exhibited that day.
Lt. Derrick Harvey from Milton Police Department places a wreath. Also shown (l-r) Milton Fire Department’s Alan Jackson, and Milton Police Department; EMS Chief Milton Fire Department Chelsea Aydelotte; and Kyle Rager.
Wreaths were placed on the water. Shown are (l-r) EMS Chief Milton Fire Department Chelsea Aydelotte; Milton Fire Department’s Alan Jackson, Milton Police Department’s Lt. Derrick Harvey; Marine 85 was operated by Milton Fire Department Engineer Kyle Rager.
Milton Fire Department Auxiliary membersoffered yellow carnations and flags to commemorate the day.
The table display with first responder gear and a flag of honor.
The EMS Prayer was read by Milton Fire Department EMS Chief Chelsea Aydelotte.
JJ Ludwig, left, and Trudy Schmidt listen to the speeches.
Taps were played by John Hoffman, while Lt. Derrick Harvey Milton Police Department, and Alan Jackson, Milton Fire Department member, salute the fallen.
The Rev. Bob Hudson Delaware Volunteer Firefighters Association Chaplin, prays for the crowd.
The American flag flies over the Broadkill River in Milton.
Flags and yellow carnations rest on a chair.
Councilman Sam Garde salutes during the National Anthem.
Delaware State Police Pipers and Drummers Corps plays before the colors are presented.
Milton community members place yellow carnations and flags on the display commemorating the event.
The Rev. Bob Hudson, DVFA chaplain, says a prayer over the crowd.
Yellow carnations and flags on the display containing first responder gear and a flag of those who perished in the tragedy.
The Firefighter's Prayer was read by Milton Fire Department Inc. Vice President Michael Justice.
The Police Officer's Prayer was read by Chrissy Longo, who is the wife of Milton Police Department Chief Robert Longo

Remembering the events of Sept.11, 2001, on Sept. 9, community members gathered in Milton Memorial Park to remember bravery, courage and humanity shown on that day 16 years ago. 

John Hopkins, Milton Fire Department president, led members of the community in thoughts from that day and what has been learned about this country since then. The service included raising of the flag, performances by the Delaware State Police Pipes and Drums Unit, blessings from local church leaders and speeches from Capt. Glenn Dixon, Delaware State Police; Lt. Col. Mike Orlando, Army National Guard; and Secretary Robert Coupe, Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security.  Memorial wreaths were placed in the Broadkill River in honor of those lost.

 DSP Capt. Glenn Dixon remarked that the most memorable thing about that event was the heroic efforts of not only the first responders but everyday people.

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