Texans and border watchers mark 9 11 with flags and patrols
In Laredo and across Texas volunteers placed 3000 flags near a Border Patrol station to honor the victims of September 11 2001 and announce an eight week border watch to report illegal immigration. The event drew counter protests as Gov. Perry cited the global war on terrorism and awards were given at Corpus Christi Fort Bliss and other sites.
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U.S
Minuteman Project
Eagle Pass
America
Mexico
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Steve King
R Lowa
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Minutemen
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Blairsville
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Rick Perry
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Perry
Star of Texas
Fort Bliss Center
Pentagon
World Trade Center
United 93
Todd MacAndrew
Anniversary Remembrance Distills 9 11 Then and Now
On the five year mark mourners visit ground zero to lay wreaths at the towers footprints and remember victims. President Bush visits Shanksville and the Pentagon while vows unite in the war on terrorism amid delays on rebuilding the Freedom Tower and the 9 11 memorial.
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Ramon Suarez
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Ground Zero
Freedom Tower
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Shanksville
United Flight 93
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American Airlines
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Area observes Patriot Day across Baytown schools
Students and officials marked Patriots Day with ceremonies and moments of silence. Baytown Mayor Stephen DonCarlos, Police Chief Byron Jones, and Fire Chief Shon Blake spoke at memorial events while white doves flew for peace. Barbers Hill Kindergarten Center held A Celebration of America honoring 9 11 heroes. Goose Creek and Highlands schools joined in moments of silence and remembrance.
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Goose Creek
Sterling High School
Highlands
Project Wisdom
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