American Legion: 9/11 Ceremony at Depot Park
<p>Ed Van Scoten, of Kalispell salutes the arrival of the colors at Depot Park for the American Legion 9/11 Ceremony on Friday, September 11, in downtown Kalispell. Van Scoten served in the United States Air Force from 1953-1974, 21 years on active duty. (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>
<p>Attendees of the American Legion 9/11 Ceremony gather around the memorial at Depot Park on Friday, September 11, in downtown Kalispell. The speech as given by American Legion Post 137 Chaplain Sam Birky. Birky exhorted listeners to "find a place where you can make a difference, be an example, be an encourager to those around you. And finally, leave a legacy." (Brenda Ahearn/Daily Inter Lake)</p>
U.S. Army veteran Bob Bigler leads a procession with the American Flag from the American Legion post to Depot Park on Friday in downtown Kalispell. The patriotic parade was part of a Sept. 11 observance. (Brenda Ahearn photos/Daily Inter Lake)