Red Sox honor 9/11 victims, military

May, 2, 2011
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BOSTON -- In the wake of last night’s announcement of the death of Osama bin Laden, tonight’s pre-game festivities honored those who were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks as well as those who have served in the military.

A moment of silence was observed as several small American flags were waved about the park. Fifteen Navy sailors stood at attention in front of an American flag that blanketed over the entire Green Monster, while the Brockton High School marching band played the national anthem, generating a loud response.

Following the anthem, Army Ranger Sgt. Lucas Carr of South Boston joined Bruins legend Derek Sanderson and Celtics legend Tom “Satch” Sanders in throwing out ceremonial first pitches, getting another resounding ovation from the crowd.

Brendan Hall

Reporter, ESPNBoston.com
Brendan Hall joined ESPNBoston.com as a high schools reporter/editor in May 2010, after four years covering high schools for The Boston Globe. The Westminster, Mass. native also served on the Globe's Bruins beat in 2009.

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