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Santa Monica Fire Department Firefighter Brandt Loucks lowers the flag to half mast during the 911 Remembrance Ceremony at SMFD headquarters on Friday, September 11, 2015. The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. and in Shanksville, Pa. resulted in the deaths of 2,977 people. Those killed included 343 Firefighters, 60 Police Officers and 8 private EMT/Paramedics totaling 411 emergency personnel. Also included in the civilian deaths were 5 people with connections to Santa Monica. In recognition of those who perished on that tragic day, the Santa Monica Fire Department annually conducts a brief and solemn remembrance ceremony consistent with the International Association of Fire Chiefs recommended protocols. All four community Fire Stations participated. ‪#‎WeWillNeverForget‬

Update on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 09:41AM by

Fabian Lewkowicz

911 Remembrance Ceremony
Santa Monica Fire Department Firefighter Brandt Loucks lowers the flag to half mast during the 911 Remembrance Ceremony at SMFD headquarters on Friday, September 11, 2015. The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington, Va. and in Shanksville, Pa. resulted in the deaths of 2,977 people. Those killed included 343 Firefighters, 60 Police Officers and 8 private EMT/Paramedics totaling 411 emergency personnel. Also included in the civilian deaths were 5 people with connections to Santa Monica. In recognition of those who perished on that tragic day, the Santa Monica Fire Department annually conducts a brief and solemn remembrance ceremony consistent with the International Association of Fire Chiefs recommended protocols. All four community Fire Stations participated. #WeWillNeverForget
Posted by Santa Monica Close-up on Friday, September 11, 2015