Addison Trail honors and remembers Sept. 11, 2001

On Sept. 11, 2001, a tragic terrorist attack was made against the U.S. in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives, including more than 400 first responders (source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98elnpr0kzo).

This year, in remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001, Addison Trail hosted a ceremony and a brunch for local first responders from the Addison Police Department and the Addison Fire Protection District. The event took place to honor and celebrate those who protect and serve.

• To watch the ceremony, click on the video above.
  
  
• To view a photo gallery, see the images below. Click on the pictures for photo captions.

During the recognition, Addison Trail Principal Jack Andrews shared a message regarding the significance of Patriot Day; students and staff participated in a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance and watched a brief video; Addison Trail’s a cappella group, “Tempo Tantrums,” performed “America the Beautiful;” and leaders of the Addison Trail Veterans Support Organization (ATVSO) introduced each first responder and presented him or her with a gift bag to show their appreciation.

For photo captions, click on the images below.