A solemn day
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But many of those murals have faded or are gone, due to disrepair, neglect, even demolition, said
On Thursday, in commemoration of the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a repaired and restored mural was unveiled in front of Ladder 4 on South Broadway.
"This one is a survivor. We will never forget," said Flynn, who led a recent effort to enhance the mural, originally painted in 2001 on a cement wall at Ladder 4 just before the
Flynn described it as both his "passion" and that of the
With the 9/11 flag raised high above the firehouse, some 200 people gathered to remember that fateful day and catch the first glimpse of the restored mural, unveiled late Thursday morning. The section of South Broadway in front of Ladder 4 was closed to traffic during the
The Rev.
"I'm really happy to see that after the tragedy of 9/11, that we really have not forgotten ... I am really proud and happy and thankful to God," said O'Brien, who leads a parish just steps away from Ladder 4.
Acting Fire Chief
"He did an enormous amount of work, but is the last one to ask for any praise," Marsh said.
A dark canvas hung over the 9/11 mural was then dropped, revealing the bold painting beneath it. The crowd applauded and many snapped pictures.
The mural, painted by Smoky of Smoky's Signs, was restored using public donations.
Flynn publicly thanked the following people and businesses for their donations to the Local 146
A group of town leaders, residents and students congregated at the entrance of the Town Offices Thursday amid the blare of bagpipes to remember 9/11.
"Every day, people are inundated with decisions, some big and some small, that affect the outcome of our lives"
While it was the decision of a terrorist group to strike out at the American people, Kowalski said, it was the countless decisions of heroes who worked to save the lives of strangers on that day.
"We remember 9/11 because of the people who sacrificed their lives so that others could survive," he said.
Also in attendance were state Sen.
The ceremony was held at the entrance to the building where inside a plaque dedicated to the four
Family members and distinguished guests, escorted by members of
"We will never forget the brave men and women of our armed forces who stand watch to protect us and we, the
Following 13-year-old
"Though they try to take security with the things they've done and said," Murphy read, "all their acts of inhumanity bring unity instead. So we stand here as a family. One heart, one soul, one voice. We are challenged by this moment, and united here by choice."
Chimes ring out in
Thirteen years after the attacks on
Many are busy with work and school on weekday mornings, so Buote said he was glad to see that members of the public still took time out Thursday to gather at
"It's nice to see after 13 years that people don't forget about it," he said.
At around
Buote shared brief opening remarks, including an explanation of the bell chimes that sounded at
The bell sounded three sets of five chimes each, emulating the telegraph code once broadcast over fire alarm circuits to notify stations when a firefighter died in the line of duty.
"This signal was a sign of honor and respect for all firefighters who had made the ultimate sacrifice and has become a time-honored tradition," he said.
Fire department personnel also lowered the flags at the station to half staff. The Rev.
"People, they take life for granted, I think. It's precious, and you've got to always be on your toes. There are dangerous people out there, and it can't be taken lightly," he said.'
A day everyone remembers what they were doing
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Along with town firefighters and police officers, a crowd of about 30 people attended the ceremony. Several public officials attended including Selectmen Chairman
"It was a day that everyone remembers what they were doing," Vaillancourt said. "It was like the day stood still. It's great that the fire department helps us reflect and remember."
"It's very well done," Montminy said. "It's important to go and remember what happened."
The ceremony lasted about a half an hour, concluding with a prayer from Rev.
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