Photos: City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
City leaders, elected officials and community members turned out Tuesday for Sand Springs' inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Three wreaths were presented at Tuesday's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park in Sand Springs. The blue wreath was to honor the city's crime victims from the past year; the red wreath was in honor of the city's victims of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the white wreath was placed in honor of veterans living and dead.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
The Sand Springs Police Department Honor Guard stands at attention after posting the colors Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Bagpipe player Ruth Webb performs Tuesday at Sand Springs' inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Jerry Dillon of Dillon Funeral Service sings "America the Beautiful" on Tuesday at Sand Springs' inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Karen Cruice, the commander of the American Legion’s Tulsa-area District 1 and the adjutant for the Billie A. Hall Post 17 in Sand Springs, sings along to "America the Beautiful" after leading the Pledge of Allegiance on Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Community members turned out Tuesday for the wreath-laying ceremony, intended to honor Sand Springs crime victims from the previous year, the city's losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and local veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs City Manager Mike Carter served as the emcee Tuesday for the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Tulsa County Commissioner Karen Keith spoke Tuesday at the inaugural Sand Springs wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Police Chief John Mars speaks Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Police Capt. Jay Barnett (left) and Deputy Chief Todd Enzbrenner affix a wreath honoring the city's crime victims to a stand Tuesday at a wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Police Capt. Jay Barnett (left) and Deputy Chief Todd Enzbrenner — joined by Police Chief John Mars and City Manager Mike Carter on the stage — salute after placing a wreath honoring the city's crime victims on a stand at Charles Page Triangle Park on Tuesday.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Fire Chief Justin Hall paid tribute Tuesday to the 109 city residents who have died of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Wade and Fire Marshal Mike Nobles carry a wreath for presentation Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Wade and Fire Marshal Mike Nobles carry a wreath for presentation Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Deputy Fire Chief Jeremy Wade and Fire Marshal Mike Nobles place a wreath honoring COVID-19 victims on a stand during Tuesday's ceremony at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs Fire Chief Justin Hall salutes from the stage as Deputy Chief Jeremy Wade and Fire Marshal Mike Nobles salute after placing a wreath honoring COVID-19 victims on a stand during Tuesday's ceremony at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Longtime Sand Springs city prosecutor Harlan S. Pinkerton Jr., a Vietnam War veteran, spoke about military service and sacrifice Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Ron Bunch (left), 2nd vice commander of the Billie A. Hall American Legion Post 17 in Sand Springs, and Ralph Hornback, the post's 1st vice commander, carry a wreath honoring veterans for placement at Tuesday's ceremony at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Ralph Hornback (left), 1st vice commander of the Billie A. Hall American Legion Post 17 in Sand Springs, and Ron Bunch, the post's 2nd vice commander, place a wreath honoring veterans on a stand Tuesday at the ceremony at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs city prosecutor and Air Force veteran Harlan S. Pinkerton Jr. (on stage at left) joins Ralph Hornback (foreround right), 1st vice commander of the Billie A. Hall American Legion Post 17 in Sand Springs, and Ron Bunch, the post's 2nd vice commander, in saluting after the placement of a wreath honoring veterans Tuesday at the ceremony at Charles Page Triangle Park.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Sand Springs City Councilor Nancy Riley offers a community prayer Tuesday at the city's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park. The ceremony was to honor the city's crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans for their service and sacrifice.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Jerry Dillon of Dillon Funeral Service and bagpipe player Ruth Webb ended Tuesday's wreath-laying ceremony with a performance of "Amazing Grace."
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Three wreaths were presented at Tuesday's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park in Sand Springs. The blue wreath was to honor the city's crime victims from the past year; the red wreath was in honor of the city's victims of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the white wreath was placed in honor of veterans living and dead.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Three wreaths were presented at Tuesday's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park in Sand Springs. The blue wreath was to honor the city's crime victims from the past year; the red wreath was in honor of the city's victims of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the white wreath was placed in honor of veterans living and dead.
City of Sand Springs inaugural wreath-laying
Three wreaths were presented at Tuesday's inaugural wreath-laying ceremony and vigil at Charles Page Triangle Park in Sand Springs. The blue wreath was to honor the city's crime victims from the past year; the red wreath was in honor of the city's victims of the COVID-19 pandemic; and the white wreath was placed in honor of veterans living and dead.
Do you love Sand Springs as much as we do?
Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
I cover news across the entire city of Sand Springs, and I'd love to hear from you regarding what you'd like to see me write about. Email me at news@sandspringsleader.com. Follow the Leader!
City leaders, elected officials and community members honor Sand Springs' crime victims from the previous year, its losses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and its veterans during a wreath-laying ceremony.