Published September 28. 2021 05:35PM
The fifth annual Bridles and Badges open house held Sept. 11 kicked off with a 911 remembrance ceremony on the exact 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States of America.
About 200 people participated in the Bethlehem mounted police patrol event, which segued into a fun-filled family experience, in contrast to its initial solemnity.
The Freedom HS chorale, Liberty HS Grenadier pipers and Bethlehem Police honor guard each participated.
Retired New York City mounted police officer Joseph Perno placed the memorial wreath at the foot of the flagpole on which the American flag waved at half mast.
Diane Mack, president of the Friends of the Bethlehem Mounted Police, welcomes attendees at the start of the 911 20th Anniversary remembrance service.
PRESS PHOTO BY DANA GRUBB Bethlehem Police Chief Michelle Kott, Lieutenant Michael Leaser, and the Bethlehem mounted police patrol salute in unity during the remembrance event. More photos on page A2.
Joseph Perno, a retired New York City mounted police officer, lays a memorial wreath at the foot of a flagpole. Perno was at Ground Zero on day one, assisting.
Retired Bethlehem police lieutenant Timothy Stephens delivers the invocation.
Heads are bowed in a moment of silence during the 911 remembrance service.
Saucon Valley HS sophomore Benjamin Brodhead plays Taps at the conclusion of the ceremony. Brodhead participates in both the concert and marching bands.
“We remember” via this display next to the Quadrant Private Wealth Stables.
