Remembering 9/11

A color guard by the Cpl. Mason O. Yarbrough Detachment 1081 of the Marine Corps League leaves after posting the colors for the Pledge of Allegiance at the 9/11 tribute Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

Patriot Guard Riders join the procession for the 9/11 tribute Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

A bell was rung as a last call for fallen firefighters during the 9/11 tribute Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

Members of the Cape Girardeau Fire Department Pipes & Drums play "Amazing Grace" during the 9/11 tribute Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

A 9/11 tribute was presented in the rodeo ring Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at the SEMO District Fair. (Fred Lynch)

Cub Scout Isaiah Cougill of Jackson adjusts one of the 485 flags which volunteers from local veterans and scout groups set up for the Avenue of Flags Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Cape Girardeau County Park North. It was the largest display of flags at the site for the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. (Fred Lynch)

Jackson Mayor Barbara Lohr addresses the crowd as Daughters of the American Revolution John Guild Chapter regent Shirley Young, center, and chaplain Marti Strickland look on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in Jackson. (Patrick T. Sullivan)

Jackson American Legion Post 158 Honor Guard posts the colors to begin the Sept. 11, 2001 10th anniversary ceremony at Brookside Memorial Park Sunday. (Patrick T. Sullivan)

Dozens of people gathered in Brookside Memorial Park in Jackson Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 to commemorate those who were lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Patrick T. Sullivan)

Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder addresses the crowd at Brookside Memorial Park Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in Jackson. (Patrick T. Sullivan)