Misawa remembers fallen heroes

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Harlan Glinski, 35th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, bows his head in prayer during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. The ceremony served as a time to honor the victims and first responders in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Grainger, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, gives remarks during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center and Pentagon, which killed more than 2,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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Airmen with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and 35th Medical Group stand in formation at the base flag pole during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. Members of the Misawa Air Base community gathered to watch the ceremony and honor those who were affected by the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shawn Brock, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, rings the fire station bell as members of the Boy Scouts of America salute during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. During the ceremony, readers took turns reciting the firefighter, police officer and emergency medical services prayers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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Members of the Boy Scouts of America carry a commemorative wreath to the base flag pole during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. The memory of those who were lost on September 11, 2001 was honored with the laying of a commemorative wreath and ringing of the "last alarm," followed by a moment of silence and the playing of taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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Members of the base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force honor guards lower the flags during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. The 35th Fighter Wing held a retreat ceremony to honor and remember those who were affected by the tragic events that occurred 11 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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A member of the base honor guard renders a salute during the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2012. The ceremony served as a time to honor the victims and first responders in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)

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Members of the Boy Scouts of American render a salute to the American flag on Sept. 11, 2012 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The 35th Fighter Wing held a retreat ceremony to honor and remember those who were affected by the tragic events that occurred 11 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Son Lee/Released)

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Members of the base honor guard fold the American Flag at a retreat ceremony on Sept. 11, 2012 at Misawa Air Base, Japan. People gathered to watch the ceremony and honor those who were affected by the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Son Lee/Released)

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Misawa remembers fallen heroes

Published Sept. 12, 2012