he color guard raises the flag to half mast in honor of the fallen citizens and first responders of the terrorist attacks that took place 17 years ago in New York. Democrat photo by Gray Baker

The color guard raises the flag to half mast in honor of the fallen citizens and first responders of the terrorist attacks that took place 17 years ago in New York. Democrat photo by Gray Baker

Students of the El Dorado Adventist School shake the hands of the county's first responders during the 9/11 memorial event which took place Tuesday in front of the school. Democrat photo by Gray Baker

Students of the El Dorado Adventist School shake the hands of the county's first responders during the 9/11 memorial event which took place Tuesday in front of the school. Democrat photo by Gray Baker