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DRIPPING SPRINGS PATRIOTS DAY CEREMONY 2019
On Sept. 11, Dripping Springs’ VFWPost 2933 and the American Legion Post 290 observed the 18th Anniversary of the 2001 9/11 attacks on the United States-- NYC World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Shanksville, PA-- with a Patriot’s Day observance at Veteran’s Park.
Military veterans and first responders from the North Hays Fire/Rescue ESD#6, Pct. 4 Constable’s Office, North Hays ESD#1 (EMS), and Hays County Sheriff’s Dept. were honored guests.
The ceremony included brief speeches by American Legion Commander Ben Adair and VFW Commander Ronnie G. (Shorty) Barnett, the ringing of “four fives bell,” by North Hays Firefighter Mark Treadway to honor the fallen firefighters of the World Trade Center Towers, and the lowering of the U.S. Flag to half-mast during the playing of echo-taps.
North Hays Firefighter Mark Treadway rings “four fives bells” to honor the fallen firefighters of 9/11. American Legion Commander Ben Adair stands at the podium.
VFW Commander Ronnie "Shorty" Barnett delivered brief remarks.
Members of the Hays County Sheriff's Office in attendance.
American Legion Commander Ben Adair delivers brief remarks.
The Patriot’s Day Ceremony was heavily attended. Area veterans and first responders were honored guests.
Old Glory is lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims of the 9/11 atttacks.
Members of the North Hays Fire/Rescue ESD#6
Pct. 4 Constable Deputies at the Patriot’s Day Ceremony.
Darrell Anglin and Bill Cox played echo-taps during the lowering of the flag.
