9/11 remembrances planned for Braves gameAn American bald eagle will soar over the field during ceremonies before the 7:05 p.m. game, and a bagpipe rendition of God Bless America will be performed by the Atholl Highlanders Pipes & Drums.After a moment of silence, there will be a 21-gun salute and the playing of Amazing Grace. Members of the Atlanta police and fire departments will be led to center field by six members of the New York City Police Department for the unfurling of a large American flag. The National Anthem will be performed by the group No Strings Attached, with a stadium flyover by Blackhawk helicopters from the First Battalion of the 171st Aviation Regiment of the Georgia Army National Guard. -- from staff reports
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