A day of remembrance

Published 12:07 pm Thursday, September 12, 2013

Rollie Hanson stands at attention during the National Anthem at a Patriot Day observation Wednesday afternoon at the Veteran's Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Rollie Hanson stands at attention during the National Anthem at a Patriot Day observation Wednesday afternoon at the Veteran’s Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Like people across the U.S., veterans and local residents gathered at thew Veterans Memorial Tuesday for Patriot Day.

Austin firefighter Jim Halsey rings the bell in memory of firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks during a Patriot Day observance Wednesday night at the Veteran's Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Austin firefighter Jim Halsey rings the bell in memory of firefighters who died in the 9/11 attacks during a Patriot Day observance Wednesday night at the Veteran’s Memorial. Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

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