PROVINCETOWN – In the United States Patriot Day and National Day of Remembrance occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
On this day, the President of the United States of America directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all government buildings and establishments, home and abroad. The President also asks Americans to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 A.M. (Eastern Daylight Time), the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Media release and photos furnished by Provincetown Police
WELLFLEET – Wellfleet FD and PD at the annual 9-11 Remembrance. They would like to thank the public for taking the time to join them in this year’s remembrance.
BREWSTER – Brewster Fire-Rescue held a Memorial Remembrance Service at 6pm at Headquarters Station to honor those killed and injured in the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001; led by Brewster Chief Robert Moran. The well attended service included presentation of the colors by Brewster Fire and Police Color Guard along with members of the Brewster VFW; all led by Bagpiper Sgt. Jim Rosato of Orleans Police. The Invocation was given by Pastor William Kaliyadan, song selections performed by the Brewster Middle School Chorus, a reading by Brewster PD Capt Heath Eldredge of the poignant poem “That Day”, lowering of the flag to half mast and ringing of the bell (5-5-5-5) signaling a line of duty death of a Firefighter.
In addition, Chief Moran explained the tradition of placing a “Peace Rose” on the name of each individual inscribed on the Memorial Pools at Ground Zero on their birthday, and pointed out that there is at least one birthday recognized every day of the year……and there are 7 people whose birthdays fall on this day each year. A Wreath was placed at the base of the permanent Memorial ( which includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center ) located in front of the Fire Station. The importance of “Never Forget” was emphasized in remarks by Ralph Ingegneri, followed by singing of the song “Wind Beneath My Wings”. The Chief also spoke of the ongoing health issues and deaths of people attributed to their work at Ground Zero during the rescue and recovery effort, and thanked the residents of Brewster and all of those in attendance for continuing to support all Public Safety personnel, as well as all those people that work each year to make this important Memorial Ceremony a reality.
A Sept 11 Prayer was read by Harwich Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Kent Farrenkopf, followed by raising of the flag to full staff by Brewster Firefighters, and then the playing of “Amazing Grace” by the Bagpiper to lead the Color Guard out. Closing remarks and a heartfelt thanks were offered by Chief Moran with a rousing version of “God Bless America” led by the Chorus with participation from the crowd the concluded the Event.
Reporting and photos by CWN associate Craig Chadwick
HARWICH – A Memorial Ceremony honoring those lives lost in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001; was held at the Harwich Public Safety Facility by Harwich Police and Harwich Fire-Rescue on this 14th anniversary of that fateful day. Prayers were offered by Chaplains Tiffany Hollock and Jim David, with remarks of remembrance from Fire Chief Norman Clarke, Jr and Police Chief David Guillemette, as well as ringing of the bell (5-5-5-5) by Firefighter Adam LaPlante signifying the last alarm / death of a firefighter and end of duty; and lowering of the flag to half-mast by Firefighter Justin White. The playing of TAPS was included and the flag raised to full staff at the end of the ceremony signaling a return to service.
343 FDNY (Fire Dept of New York) members were killed in the line of duty that day when the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center collapsed; along with Police Officers from NYPD and the Port Authority of NY/NJ, EMS providers and numerous private citizens. Sadly, the number of deaths attributed to the attacks in New York continues to climb each year as additional public safety personnel (particularly FDNY Firefighters) die from diseases related to their work at Ground Zero (“the Pile”) searching to rescue survivors and then for body recovery. Thus, the number 343, has a special significance to Firefighters around the world and the flags in the ground at this Ceremony were placed strategically to show that number. In addition; as pointed out by Chief Clarke, most fire apparatus have warnings that state “Keep Back 300 Feet”; however Harwich’s Engine 64 warning states “Keep Back 343 Feet” as a way of showing honor and respect to those who “Gave All”.
Both speakers reminded all those in attendance the importance to “Never Forget” and to pass down this important part of America’s history to those who were too young to remember and especially to those who were not or are not yet born. In closing, the Chiefs thanked the public for their attendance and offered refreshments to all with the opportunity to meet and mingle with their public safety first responders.
Reporting and ground photos by CWN associate Craig Chadwick; aerial photo courtesy of Carl Jacobs
DENNIS – Remembering 9/11-The tolling of the bell The Dennis Fire Department hosted a 9-11 remembrance ceremony at its headquarters Friday morning. Fire Department Chaplain Josh Crowell opened and closed the ceremony with short prayers and Dennis Fire Chief Mark Dellner and Dennis Police Chief Peter DiMatteo gave brief addresses. Then the fire bell was rung while the assembled fire fighters, police officers, town employees and citizens shared a moment of reflection.
YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Police Department was proud to be present at the annual town of Yarmouth 9/11 Ceremony held at Yarmouth Fire Department Station 3 in West Yarmouth this morning.
Chief Phil Simonian led the way with the introduction of the beautiful new 9/11 monument which was built on site by Yarmouth Fire Fighters and includes a very special piece of steel from the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
Yarmouth Fire Department Chaplain Chuck Soule offered opening and closing prayers, and members of the YFD each took turns reading off the names of the 343 FDNY Firefighters who gave their lives saving the lives of others 14 years ago.
Photos courtesy of Yarmoth Police and Fire
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