Blue Mass celebrates the sacrifices of local heroes

by Kalamazoo Gazette Staff

Sunday September 13, 2009, 10:08 PM

The annual Blue Mass was held at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo Sunday morning. The service was held to celebrate the sacrifices made by police officers, firefighters, emergency medial technicians and military personnel.

People from all denominations were invited to the mass, which began at 11:30 a.m., and included songs, prayers, Scriptures and Holy Communion, followed immediately by a reception.
 

Pictured here, the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Reserve Division Color Guard recesses the colors.