Winslow Residents Recall Those Who Died In Terrorist Attacks

By Sam Conner
   Winslow residents gathered last Friday at the gazebo back of the city hall to honor the memory of the persons who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and those who have served in the military as a result of that event. This year’s celebration was not held at the 9/11 Memorial, as more room was needed for the crowd which lined the streets and the area and numbered at least several hundred.
   This year’s ceremony was lovingly dedicated to the families of Lisa Ann Frost and Gary Herold. Frost was a passenger on one of the planes that was crashed into a tower of the World Trade Center and died in the incident. Herold was killed in one of the towers.
   Tom McCauley welcomed the attendees and conducted the ceremony, introducing speakers and performers. Pastor Fred Harris of the First Baptist Church of Winslow offered the invocation. Then the Winslow High School Band played “Amazing Grace.”
   Winslow Police Chief Steve Garnett told those attending that, “Freedom is not free.” He explained that the people who planned and carried out the attack on the twin towers and the Pentagon were counting on fear as their ally and goal. He said that they had failed, as the United States had come together as a result of the events of that day, not cowered in fear. He recalled that the real heroes were the firemen, policemen and others who responded to that tragic event and did not let those who wanted to spread fear win the day.
   Holbrook Police Chief Mark Jackson spoke, noting that he wanted to come to Winslow to show support for the community. He said that Winslow and Holbrook should work together to protect freedom and were committed to doing so.
   Following those speeches, the Winslow High School Orchestra played “America the Beautiful.” This was followed by the presentation of the flag by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and the American Legion Honor Guard. “Taps” was played by the American Legion Honor Guard.
   The American Legion Honor Guard also carried out the gun salute, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence led by Lani White.
   The National Anthem was sung by Rosanna Decker and Anna Ricks.
   Brenda and Mary Alice Hayes sang “God Bless America,” followed by a community singalong of “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and “America the Beautiful.”
   Father Frank Chacon gave the benediction.