The sights and sounds of remembrance — flags and doves, bagpipes and bells — will mark Patriot Day ceremonies Monday around Clark County.
Several public events, which will include participants from local first-response agencies, will honor those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
• Vancouver: A 9 a.m. ceremony will be held in front of City Hall, 415 W. Sixth St. It will include the combined Vancouver Police and Vancouver Fire Honor Guard, musical performances, a ceremonial Vancouver Fire Department bell ringing and Vancouver Veterans of Foreign Wars rifle salute.
Speakers include Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt, Fire Chief Joe Molina, Police Chief James McElvain and Larry Smith, co-chairman of the Community Military Appreciation Committee.