Fallbrook remembers the events of 9/11

– The Fallbrook High School JROTC Color Guard presents the colors as Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Commander Marine Sgt. Chris Ingraham, right, salutes during the presentation, Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Participating in the ringing of the bells ceremony are, from left, San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond, B. Delina and B. Macmillan at Fire Station 1.

The audience joins in the singing of "Proud to be an American" during the 9/11 ceremony.

Gail Cochrane reads a poem of remembrance written about her cousin Jack who lost two sons to 9/11.

Guest speaker San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond shares his experience from 9/11. Desmond was and is currently a commercial pilot, and all flights were grounded immediately following the events of 9/11. He also discussed all of the changes made in procedure as a reaction the threat of hijacking.

Retired Marine Col. Bob Hillery welcomes guests and discusses the history of 9/11, the sequence of events and Patriots Day. Hillery also read "The Spirit of America," a poem written by Fallbrook resident Diane Hauxhurst.

Taps and "Amazing Grace" were performed by bagpiper Larry Grossman for the Fallbrook 9/11 ceremony.

Carla and Amber Bolt, accompanied by Allen Sargent on the guitar, perform "America" and "Proud to be an American" as a part of the ceremony. The Fallbrook High School Madrigals joined them for part of their performance.

The Fallbrook High Madrigals perform "The Star Spangled Banner" for the 9/11 ceremony at Fire Station 1.