On Sept. 11, 350 butterflies were released at Ascension Garden, a Holy Sepulchre Cemetery located in Henrietta, to honor fallen first responders and those interred at the cemetery. Representatives from the Monroe County Sherriff’s Office, the Henrietta Fire District, the town of Henrietta and Rochester Institute of Technology’s Air Force ROTC color guard were part of the opening procession for the ceremony.
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Air Force ROTC Officer Mike Albert stands at attention during the ceremony.
Tina Crandall bows her head in prayer during the ceremony.
Henrietta Fire District Capt. Charlie Remelt releases butterflies from a box during the ceremony.
Eight-year-old Madeline Ewanow releases a butterfly from its envelope.
Jenny Castoglione releases a butterfly from its envelope.
A butterfly prepares to take off after being unwrapped.
An Air Force ROTC member walks past a flag at the start of the ceremony.
Members of RIT’s Air Force ROTC march in the butterfly release ceremony at Henrietta’s Ascension Garden Sept. 11.
