On Friday September 11th at 6pm, the Town of Shenandoah held their 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony in front of Town Hall on First Street. Mayor Clinton Lucas spoke about the terrorist attacks that took place on American soil 14 years ago. Lucas thanked the veterans in attendance and also thanked Shenandoah’s first responders for their service to our community; Shenandoah Fire Department, Shenandoah Rescue Squad, Shenandoah Police Department. He also thanked members of the Page County Sheriff’s Department as they were on hand for the ceremony. The mayor’s daughter Monica Brewer sang the National Anthem and gave a beautiful rendition of Billy Ray Cyrus’s song Some Gave All. The Freedom Flag was displayed, and Mr. Phillip Secrist spoke about its creation and the symbolism of the colors on the flag. Members of Shenandoah's Veterans of Foreign War Post 8613 took part in the ceremony and played taps. Volunteers from the Shenandoah Beautification Committee provided food and drinks, to include their delicious fried sausages. After the ceremony the Shenandoah Heritage Center held their Classic Car Cruise In, which was their last one First Street this year. They will be holding their 2nd Annual Shenandoah Heritage Center Car Show and Family Fun Day Saturday September 19th at the Shenandoah Speedway.
The Freedom Flag.
Symbolism:
- Blue Background: all Americans united together for freedom
- White Star: all who lived and died for freedom
- Five White Bars: the Pentagon and the organized protection of our freedom
- Top Red Stripe: the bloodshed of those who perished at the Pentagon and the crew and passengers on American Airlines Flight 77
- Two Broad Red Stripes: the Twin Towers and the bloodshed of the people who perished at the World Trade Center and on American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175
- Bottom Red Stripe: the bloodshed of the crew and passengers who perished on United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania
- Three White Stripes: the rescue workers, firefighters, police officers, Port Authority employees, and others who worked tirelessly during and after the terrorist attacks "
Lyrics to Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrus:
I knew a man called him Sandy Kane
Few folks even knew his name
But a hero was he
Left a boy, came back a man
Still many just don't understand
About the reasons we are free
I can't forget the look in his eyes
Or the tears he cries
As he said these words to me
All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all
Now Sandy Kane is no longer here
But his words are oh so clear
As they echo through out our land
For all his friends who gave us all
Who stood the ground and took the fall
To help their fellow man
Love your country and live with pride
And don't forget those who died America can't you see
All gave some and some gave all
And some stood through for the red, white and blue
And some had to fall
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall
Some gave all
And if you ever think of me
Think of all your liberties and recall, yes recall
Some gave all
Some gave all
