911 Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 08:01AM
Fabian Lewkowicz

Santa Monica Fire Department​ Firefighters and  Santa Monica Police Department​ Officers salute the American flag during the 911 Remembrance Ceremony at SMFD headquarters on Sunday, September 11, 2016. 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 Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 08:52AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz
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