Year In Review in Pictures 2010

St. Louis Firefighter Brian Hesse stands beside the 9/11 Memorial Flag that was on display at Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2010.

Photo by UPI/Bill Greenblatt

New recycling bins began popping up in our neighborhoods and more will follow in 2011.

Photo by Refuse Division

Firefighters listen to an instrumental rendition of Amazing Grace during a Candlelight Vigil on Nov. 9, 2010 in Poelker Park.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Folkloric dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Hispanic Festival.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Five vegetable garden beds were planted at MSI in the Spring of 2010.  Inmates tended the tomatoes, peppers, greens and other healthy selections.  More than 300 pounds of produce resulted and was donated to a local pantry near the facility.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

City and community officials observed Child Abuse Prevention Month during a ceremony at City Hall on April 6, 2010.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

The funeral procession of fallen St. Louis Police Officer David Haynes passes SLMPD HQ on April 4, 2010.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

The Census Bureau's promotional inflatable form outside City Hall to encourage St. Louisans to complete and submit their form.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski