A Time of Prayer and Remembrance

Photos by Joe Gigli

A Time of Prayer & Remembrance

Pequannock - On Thursday October 11, 2001 Pequannock held a candle light vigil for the victims and families of the terrorist attacks on our country that occurred September 11 that has since changed our country forever. About 800 people gathered at Greenview Park Thursday night to share their love for humanity and their country. (above left) Firefighters from Pequannock Twp. Fire Department Engine Company 1 & 2 stand at attention during the vigil. (above right) A Pequannock firefighter from company 2 stands at attention during the opening musical welcome which was played by the Pequannock Twp. High School Band & Essex Shillelagh Bagpipe Band. (right) Town residence, patriots, and friends all held candles which lit Greenview Park like a city of candles.

Photos by

Joe Gigli

Pequannock - The evening started with the Essex Shillelagh Bagpipe Band, followed by the Pequannock Township H.S. Band playing the Star Spangled Banner. There were remarks from Mayor Ruth Spellman and scripture and psalms from clergy of various religous groups. (above left) Families and friends gather at Greenview Park for a candle light vigil for the victims and families of the terrorist attacks on our country. (top right) Members of the Pequannock Twp High School band stand during the vigil. (above right) Pequannock High School students hold the American flag Thursday night at Greenview Park. (left) The Essex Shillelagh Bagpipe Band plays during the musical welcome. (below right) Pequannock Twp. High School Band plays during the vigil. (below left) Pequannock Twp. High School Band plays.

Pequannock - (above left and above right) Friends and family gather at Greenview Park for a candle light vigil Thursday October 11, 2001. (right) Brook Bogert, singing "Wind Beneath My Wings".