A whole bunch gathered for the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony amid a backdrop of American flags. Bells tolled, heads bowed, and tears had been shed because the names had been learn one-by-one by their relations.
“Staten Island took a heavy hit on 9/11 and it’s fantastic you all got here out to recollect those that misplaced their lives on that tragic day,” stated Borough President Fossella. “Harmless individuals shouldn’t be slaughtered or killed due to what they imagine. That goes in opposition to what america has been all about. So, as we maintain the 9/11 households in our prayers and ideas, let’s stand collectively and be united like we had been 24 years in the past.”
Mayor Eric Adams remarked on the power of New Yorkers.
“I feel probably the most vital half is what occurred on 9/12,” stated Mayor Adams. “We acquired up. Our metropolis responded. Builders constructed, lecturers taught, firefighters did their job, cops continued to safe our metropolis. It was as if these assaults would collapse our metropolis, however we confirmed our resiliency. After we acquired up, the entire nation acquired up.”
The processional was carried out by the Staten Island Pipers and the colours had been introduced by america Coast Guard Sector New York and america Military.
Rebecca Quilla sang the Nationwide Anthem. Bishop Peter Byrne, pastor of Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, led the invocation, and Bishop Victor Brown, pastor of Mount Sinai United Christian Church, led the benediction.
The ceremony concluded with the Staten Island Pipers performing Superb Grace and the Tottenville Excessive Faculty Ceremonial Faucets Unit taking part in the somber echoes of Faucets as relations gently positioned roses on the Postcards Memorial and the First Responders Memorial.
And as an FDNY tugboat sprayed water, the Tribute In Mild rose into the nighttime sky throughout the harbor.
