The Patriot Day Motorcade, sponsored by the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce, returned to the community without missing a beat – or a cheer – on Sept. 11. The motorcade featured more than 50 hot rod and classic vehicles that drove through La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge. 

Students and community members stood on sidewalks, waved and yelled “thank you” to the emergency responders who drove by. This support was appreciated by fire, law enforcement and other emergency responders, especially after battling the wildfires that have already occurred this year. 

Earlier in the day, veterans from American Legion Post 288 and members and leaders from Crescenta Valley Armenian Community Center joined firefighters at Glendale Fire Station 29 on Honolulu Avenue to honor the victims of the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. A flower arrangement from the Armenian Youth Center to honor the fallen was placed at the base of the fire station’s flag pole.

Photos by Donna LIBRA,  Rachelle MILLER and Mary O’KEEFE