American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 holds 9/11 Candlelight Ceremony
American Legion Riders 28 Director Glen Schuman and Assistant Director Lisa Schuman carry the American flag into the ceremony as Post 28 Honor Guards and the ALA Colorettes salute. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTOS
Steven Billups
September 17, 2018
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 along with the Legion Riders 28, Post 28 Honor Guards and the American Legion Auxiliary 28 Colorettes held a 9/11 Candlelight Ceremony Sept. 11.
American Legion Riders 28 Director Glen Schuman and Assistant Director Lisa Schuman carry the American flag into the ceremony as Post 28 Honor Guards and the ALA Colorettes salute. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTOS
American Legion Auxiliary Junior Kiera Supplee leads the Pledge of Allegiance with American Sign Language.
American Legion Past Commander Lee Glasco performs the POW/MIA Ceremony.
Les Haus, left and Richard Kiollar of the Post 28 Honor Guard perform the flag folding with the meaning of the 13 folds.
Paulette Rappa and other attendees light their candles as Judy Mangini sings “God Bless America.”
Everyone joins hands as “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood plays.
The Post 28 Honor Guard, led by Les Haus, performs a salute at the end of the ceremony.
Unit 28 President Linda Shelly gives the address during the ceremony. Shelly talked about the experiences of two of the Auxiliary members who were present during the 9/11 attacks.