Belleville leaders call for remembrance, unity at 9/11 ceremony
The September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois in Belleville on Monday was the site of a solemn moment of remembrance ceremony, commemorati...
The September 11 Memorial Walkway of Southern Illinois in Belleville on Monday was the site of a solemn moment of remembrance ceremony, commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks. The event commenced after a performance of the national anthem by vocalist and retired technical sergeant Keisha L. Gwynn. Speakers ranged from first responders to city leaders, who spoke at the plaza near the end of the memorial walkway, which features plaques detailing the timeline of Sept. 11, 2001, under twisted beams salvaged from the site of the attack.