BUFFALO, N.Y. -- As the sun rose over Delaware Park Friday morning, a group of men and women gathered wearing shirts emblazoned with eagles. Their goal was simple.

"Remember the events of September 11th, 2001, reflect on the day and really come together as a community,” said Christine Babin of Team RWB.

Team RWB, or Red, White and Blue, was about to embark upon an all-day moving tribute to honor the lives lost on that day 14 years ago. A presentation of colors, gun salute and "Taps" from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Honor Guard kicked off the event around 6:40 a.m.

As the final salute ended, the group took off along Ring Road, carrying multiple flags along the 1.8 mile loop. The goal is to keep at least one American flag and one honor flag moving until dusk.

"We have several other American flags and the New York State 9/11 remembrance flag that join them,” Babin said. “[It’s] kind of the goal to flood the park with flags and have the community come reflect with us."

"You have to sit here today and think about what happened that day. It's very important for us to not forget about that,” RWB member Jose Galarza said.

Forgetting is not something Galarza can easily do. The Army war veteran was deployed with the National Guard on September 12, 2001 to act as security surrounding Ground Zero. Galarza spent 32 days in the city.

"Our flag will always go around and around," Galarza said. "Everywhere you go, you're going to see our flag. I'm so proud to be here and be a part of this team."

The mission of Team RWB is to enrich the lives of veterans by connecting them to the community through physical and social activity. The Buffalo chapter hosts weekly Wednesday night runs in Delaware Park and partners with several other organizations in runs throughout the year.

Today's run drew out not only Team RWB members, but also college ROTC groups and family members.

"I think it’s important to have kids come out too, kids that were too young - maybe all they're hearing about it is from school,” RWB member Jacinta Ramirez said. “There are civilians, military, active duty, all sorts. It's a great way to remember all those who were lost in that tragic event."

The Moving Tribute will continue until the sun sets Friday evening.