Patriots recognized by Elks Lodge No. 6

 

Elks Lodge No. 6 commemorated the memory of 9-11 with a Patriots Day celebration on Sept. 11. At the dinner, which included patriotic items such as “Yankee Pot Roast” and “All-American Apple Pie,” Elks Exalted Ruler Ron Brusato presented plaques to “honor a fire fighter and a police officer who have done meritorious work for the community.”

Captain Mark Ramirez of the Sacramento City Fire Department and Officer Jeffrey Silva were both honored by the Elks that evening.

The purpose of the celebration, according to Brusato, was to never forget those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

“If 9-11 is ever forgotten, the terrorists have won,” he said. “We won’t let that happen.”

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Patriots were recognized at the Patriot Day celebration held by Elks Lodge No. 6 on Sept. 11. Left to right, Ron Brusato, Fire Captain Mark Ramirez, Police Captain Jim Maccoun and Police Officer Jeffery Silva. / Valley Community Newspapers photo by Linda Pohl

Patriots were recognized at the Patriot Day celebration held by Elks Lodge No. 6 on Sept. 11. Left to right, Ron Brusato, Fire Captain Mark Ramirez, Police Captain Jim Maccoun and Police Officer Jeffery Silva. / Valley Community Newspapers photo by Linda Pohl