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A memorial to honor the victims of 9/11

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A 9/11 Memorial Service was held at Zephyr Park, 38116 Fifth Ave., in Zephyrhills, on the morning of Sept. 11 honored the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The event included local elected leaders and dignitaries, as well as the Zephyrhills High School JROTC Honor Guard and the Marine Corps League Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Curtain Detachment 1124, based in Zephyrhills. About 100 people gathered at the event.

The VFW Post 8154 Honor Guard perform a rifle salute to the fallen during the 9/11 Memorial Service at Zephyr Park on the morning of Sept. 11. (Christine Holtzman)
Guest speaker Zephyrhills Mayor Gene Whitfield speaks to the crowd of about 100 people that attended the program. After his speech, he introduced the Keynote speaker, State Rep. Danny Burgess.
Under the direction of Senior Army Instructor 1st Sgt. Jimmy McAuley, Zephyrhills High School JROTC Honor Guard members from left: Cadet 1st Sgt. Jorlyanys Suarez, Cadet Cpt. Justine Smith, Cadet 1st Sgt. Olivia Laginess and Cadet Cpt. Shelby Howell retire the colors at the close of the 9/11 Memorial Service.
Under the American Flag set at half-mast, the Zephyrhills High School JROTC Honor Guard presents the colors during the invocation of the memorial service to honor the victims of 9/11.

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