Thursday, September 08, 2011

Lake Charles 9/11 Commeration

I am honored to be a small part of Lake Charles' Commemoration of 9/11. The program starts at 6:00pm on Sunday near the 9/11 Memorial on the Civic Center Grounds. Should inclement weather prevail, the program will take place in the Buccaneer Room and will last approximately 30 minutes. Join us if you can. Below is the program schedule:


– In Memoriam –

We reverently remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
At this time let us also remember the countless acts of bravery and kindness that followed.

Russell Keene
Killed in the attack on the World Trade Center

Kevin Yokum, USN Killed in the attack on the Pentagon


— Program —

Welcome........................................................ John Ieyoub, President–Lake Charles City Council
Guy Brame, President–Calcasieu Parish Police Jury

Presentation of Colors ................................ LCFD & LCPD Honor Guard

Pledge of Allegiance.................................... Boy Scouts Troop #5

Prayer............................................................. Pastor Todd Schumacher Chaplain, LCFD
Pastor Steve James Chaplain, LCPD

National Anthem......................................... Melissa Vaughn

Introduction of Guests................................ John Ieyoub

Remarks......................................................... Chief Keith Murray, LCFD
Chief Don Dixon, LCPD

Reflections..................................................... Ed Nelson
Beulah Yokum
Moment of Silence

The Day Our World Changed........................ Trée George
Written by Dr. Kirsti A. Dyer

Remarks......................................................... Mayor Randy Roach
City of Lake Charles

Amazing Grace............................................... Piper-James Dean

Benediction................................................... Rev. Dr. H. Leon Williams

Taps................................................................ Dave Scott, Ricky Peters

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