Let Freedom Ring National Bell Ringing Ceremony

Below are pictures from the National Bell Ringing Ceremony in Philadelphia.

This is a picture of the PSSR Color Guard led by Captain W. Steven Mark, MD going west on Walnut Street from the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel -- site of our luncheon -- to Independence Square. They were part of a parade that included 2 fife and drum corps and our guests from the luncheon.

President Ronald W. Fenstermacher, Jr., Esq, leads the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.

In the background (left to right) are Dennis Reidenbach, Superintendent, Independence National Historical Park, Soloist Sharon Gary-Dixon, Hon. Edward G. Rendell, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Benjamin Franklin (aka Ralph Archbold), Rev. Jeffery Leath, pastor of Mother Bethel Church, Master of Ceremonies, Matt O'Donnell of WPVI-TV.

Captain Anselm Richards of the First Troop Philadelphia City Troop.

In the background are (left to right) Dennis Reidenbach, Superintendent, Independence National Historical Park, Benjamin Franklin (aka Ralph Archbold) and PSSR President Ronald W. Fenstermacher, Jr., Esq.

On the left is the Hon. John Street, Mayor, City of Philadelphia, then come the 6 bell tapers - all direct descendants of signers of the Declaration and the Hon. Edward G. Rendell, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Governor Rendell is also our national spokesman.