Sept. 11 observance at Holiday Island

Carroll County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jennifer Sibley holds a book of photos and remembrances from Sept. 11, 2001, honoring the emergency services people who served in the tragedy. Many of those have died as a result of toxic exposure.

Lt. Col. Steve Gray (ret.) was the guest speaker.

Holiday Island Fire Chief Jack Deaton holds the first T-shirt to come off the line, commissioned by the New York City Fire Department to commemorate 9/11. The shirt has never been touched by human hands. The item was presented to the fire department during the ceremony to honor local firefighters and emergency medical responders for their service to our community. He was presented this during the ceremony. This item and the one given to Dep. Sibley were donated to Steve Isaacson of Post 36 for these presentations.

Asst. Chief Bob Clave, left, and Fire Chief Jack Deaton prepare unserviceable flags for burning in a special barrel belonging to Post 36.