The Watseka/Iroquois County TEA Party showed tribute to the 2,998 victims, their families, and 6,000 survivors from that dreadful September 11th, 2001, morning.
The day started with a TEA Party Documentary movie at noon. Pastor Ron Bogenschneider from Agape Church in Watseka gave the opening prayer. A video of the late John Wayne reciting the Pledge of Allegiance was played along with a tribute video of that day.
The Watseka Fire Department brought their fire truck which was parked on Rt. 24 in front of Kay Park. A great big thank you goes out to the city of Watseka for allowing the truck to be parked at our event! Lieutentant Kyle Shaumburg from the fire department gave a heartfelt speech. Not an eye was dry in the crowd! Sheriff Derek Hagan attended and gave a wonderful moving speech, as well. Seeing both these gentlemen in their dress uniforms gave us such pride to say we were Americans!
The event gave tribute to those that died by inviting speakers such as, Diane Benjamin, Bloomington IL., Nancy Iwankovitsh, Deer Creek IL., Jackie & Dennis Meier, Ashkum, IL., Con & Beth Campbell, Ashkum, IL., and Pastor Jim Harkins, Gilman, IL.
Entertainment ws performed by a stand-up comedian from Loves Park, Il., Darren Marlar. Soloist Cortney McKinney of Watseka, IL., sang the National Anthem and God Bless America. Also, Earl Kroll from Watseka, IL., sang "In God We Still Trust." The TEA Party was very blessed by both these beautiful voices.
A huge thank you goes out to all that helped make this event special and a success. You all know who you are!
Refreshments were served and numerous raffles were sold.
The Watseka/Iroquois County TEA Party members will NEVER forget that dreadful September 11th, 2001 morning. The families will never forget and neither should America.
The plans are already in the making for the 10th anniversary of September 11th, 2001. Anyone that would like to donate their time and creactivity would be greatly appreciated.
Enjoy the photos!
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
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