Clearwater Gears Up for 9/11 Remembrance

CLEARWATER, FL — Sunday marks the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people.

Clearwater Fire & Rescue has not forgotten the day, nor has it forgotten the 343 firefighters killed in the line of duty. To mark the solemn anniversary, the city’s fire crews are planning a remembrance for this Sunday, Sept. 11.

“At 9:50 a.m. Sunday, fire trucks will be brought ut of the stations in Clearwater with their lights activated,” the city explained in an email. “Nine minutes later, at the time that the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001, there will be a radio call and subsequent moment of silence.”

The city’s fire stations will also fly their flags at half-staff on Sept. 11.

The following stations are taking part in the remembrance:

• Station 44, 950 Gulf Blvd.
• Station 45, 1140 Court St.
• Station 46, 534 Mandalay Ave.
• Station 47, 1460 Lakeview Road
• Station 48, 1700 N. Belcher Road
• Station 49, 565 Sky Harbor Drive
• Station 50, 2681 Countryside Blvd.
• Station 51, 1720 Overbrook Ave.

Photo courtesy of Clearwater Fire & Rescue