![]() The ceremony is free and open to the public and will also be broadcast on Facebook Live on the Cape Coral Fire Department page City Hall Council Chambers is at 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. Two decades ago, on September 11, 2001, many lost their lives to the '9/11' attacks. For months following September 11, 2001, people came together to grieve family, friends. It also stirred for a time a sense of national pride and unity for many. The ceremony is but a small observation of that tragic day… but more so, it is a reminder of the duty that carries on.” September 11: A Day of Remembrance and Service A National Day of Remembrance. A nine year FDNY veteran is preparing to run 34.3 miles to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11, Greg Cergol reports. ![]() Reflecting on the 'terrible September morning,' Biden, 79, began his speech by acknowledging the pain endured by the family of the victims. 12 - community, serving as a guardian, and being grateful for the opportunity to serve this city, and our country. President Joe Biden remembered the American lives lost in the 9/11 tragedy that occurred 21 years ago during his remarks at the Pentagon Memorial Ceremony on Sunday. Sizemore said, “We honor those who lost their lives by putting on the uniform each day and putting into action, the values from Sept. Lamb added, “The Cape Coral Fire Department is honored to be able to be a part of this event each year just like we are honored to wear the uniform and strive every day to proudly represent our brothers and sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice 21 years ago.” It’s hard to believe that someone born on that day is now old enough to be hired as a police officer.” Neighbors helping neighbors, putting things into perspective such as family and faith, and recognizing that our country is still strong and worth fighting for. I also vividly recall our community, as well as our nation, coming together. 12th and looking at my fellow officers and feeling a renewed sense of purpose for the job. “Some of the emotions that come back to the surface are just the disbelief that something of that magnitude happened on U.S. “9/11 is a very somber day, especially for those of us who were officers back then,” Sizemore said. With each flag they stake, they are able to pay their respect to each life that was lost.”Įach flag will reaffirm that “We Will Never Forget.” Participants are then able to take those emotions and put them into action by staking American flags, each with a name of one of the 2,977 victims of the attacks, in the front lawn of City Hall. “The emotions of the day are felt in the words spoken, seen in the formality and dignity of the Honor Guard, and heard in the music of Taps and the bagpipes. “This event provides firefighters, police officers, and the community the opportunity to remember those killed on September 11, 2001,” Lamb said. The ceremony will include the presentation of colors by the Cape Coral Fire and Police Honor Guards, a moment of silence, an invocation, and remarks from Mayor John Gunter, Police Chief Anthony Sizemore, and Fire Chief Ryan Lamb. This marks 21 years since terrorist attacks on the United States reshaped the path of the nation moving forward, and a day when nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their lives.
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