MARCH ARB REMEMBERS 9/11

BELL RINGER: Capt. Chris Christianson rings a bell in three sets, five times per set, at a ceremony at the March ARB Fire Department, Sept. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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STANDING BY: Master Sgt. Phil Maffett, 50 APS, waits on his motorcycle at the March ARB Fire Department before taking part in a Graeber Street motorcycle parade, Sept. 11. The parade was a tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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MOMENT OF SILENCE: Firefighters at the March ARB Fire Department offer a moment of silence during its Bell Ringing Ceremony on Sept. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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PARADE: A fire truck leads a parade of motorcycles down Graeber Street, Sept. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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A TRIBUTE: Motorcyclists parade down Graeber Street toward the Main Gate during the 7th Annual 9/11 Tribute Motorcycle Ride, Sept. 11. The event was organized by Frank Pearson, 163d RW, with support from the Fire Department, local police and the base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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A TRIBUTE: Motorcyclists parade down Graeber Street toward the Main Gate during the 7th Annual 9/11 Tribute Motorcycle Ride, Sept. 11. The event was organized by Frank Pearson, 163d RW, with support from the Fire Department, local police and the base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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HONORS: Service members and civilians render honors as the Taps is being played outside the Cultural Resources Center following a gun salute by the Base Honor Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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WELCOME Chaplain (Maj.) Rick Givens welcomes attendees at a 9/11 Ceremony at the Cultural Resources Center, Sept. 11. The event was organized by staff at the Base Chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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"I really appreciate that people are coming around and remembering those who had family members who were lost and people who were involved (our firemen)." Lt. Col. Steven O’Brien Chaplain, 4 AF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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“God bless the families who suffered losses and I pray He helps them through the loss. And, as we still have the threats ... I just pray God watches over us wherever we go.” MSgt. Janet Young Computer technician, 4 AF (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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“I think it’s just important to remember because it (9/11) was an extremely tragic day, and to forget it is even more tragic – especially so soon.” Melinda Miller 452 MSS/DPC (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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“It’s still emotional. I can remember everything that happened that day. I think we’ve come a long way and I’m still praying for our country and our troops.” Anita Hernandez Singer, 9/11 Ceremony (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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“Being a firefighter and in the military at the time, it doubly drives the point home that we have to take care of each other.” Harold Stern March ARB Fire Station (U.S. Air Force photo by Will Alexander, 452 AMW/PA)

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MARCH ARB REMEMBERS 9/11

Published Oct. 3, 2008
By Will Alexander
452 AMW/PA

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIF. -- Civilian and military members at March Air Reserve Base put aside their work on September 11 to attend several events on base that remembered and gave tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Fire Department hosted a Bell Ringing Ceremony, the Base Chapel held its annual 9/11 Service, and base motorcyclists joined in the 7th Annual 9/11 Tribute Motorcycle Ride.