Mt. Olive -
On Saturday September 29th Mount Olive Twp. held a candle light vigil to honor the victims and families of the September 11th terrorist attacks that took place in our country. Over 600 residents gathered at the townships municipal building to take part in the service.
(left) Members of Budd Lake Fire Department, Budd Lake First Aid and Rescue and Flanders Fire Department, stand at attention as Mayor Paul Licitra gives his remarks. (above right)
Attendants have their candles lit during a prayer of remembrance.
Service of Remembrance, Healing, and Resolve
Mt. Olive - (above left) Township residence gather to remember the victims and heroes of the tragedy of September 11th.
(above right) Boy Scout Troop 156, of Flanders, and Troop 312, of Budd Lake during the Posting of the Colors. (below left) A young girl remembers the victims and heroes. (below right)
Mia Riker-Norrie leads the crowd with America the Beautiful.
Photos by
Joe Gigli
Mt. Olive - (left) Paul Licitra, Mayor of Mt. Olive speaks to the crowd 600+ residents during the service. (above right)
Roberto Salazar, of the Flanders Fire Co. #1 salutes during the National Anthem.
Mount Olive - (above right) Jerry Sheard, former Fire Chief & Councilman offers Prayers of the Fireman & Policeman
during the service. (left) Township residence gather to remember the victims and heroes of the tragedy of September 11th. (below right) Residence hold candles during the vigil.
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