Community leaders, legislators, and first responders gathered at the Cashmere Riverside Center for the 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial Annual Remembrance Ceremony Thursday, Patriot Day.
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The 9/11 Spirit of America Memorial Foundation hosted the ceremony at the 9/11 memorial. Former Washington Governor Gary Locke made the keynote address. Before his speech, he expressed how this Patriot Day is about remembering and learning from the past.
Governor Locke’s Call for Unity
"It's amazing how the entire community has come out," Gov. Locke said. "We need more of these celebrations and these observances, and what Cashmere has done with this memorial is absolutely beautiful." loading...
During his speech, Gov. Locke called for unity and