Hayden to host Patriot Day ceremony

On Monday, Sept. 11, the city of Hayden will hold its annual Patriot Day Ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the PFC Robert J. Gordon Veterans Memorial Plaza at Hayden City Hall. It will include a bagpipe rendition of Amazing Grace by the Hot Punch Highlanders, presentation of colors, the national anthem sung by Veterans Commission member Dave Sheldon, and a welcome by Mayor Steve Griffitts.

“Please join us in remembering and honoring all those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, as well as all of the brave, selfless heroes who tirelessly defend our freedom,” said the city’s announcement of the event.

Speakers include Ben Wolfinger, Kootenai County sheriff; Pat Riley from Northern Lakes Fire Protection District, and Lt. Col. Chris Liermann, U.S. Army and Hayden Veterans Commission member. The ceremony will conclude with taps and the retiring of colors.

All are invited to attend.