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Grafton 9/11 Ceremony Offers Reminder To Thank First Responders

"Say thank you to first responders for their courage and sacrifice."

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Grafton Firefighters stand at attention during the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony while the bell is rung 5-5-5-5 for "Last Alarm." (Christine Charnosky/Patch Staff)
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Residents gather for the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony in Grafton. (Christine Charnosky/Patch Staff)
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The flags are lowered to half mast at the start of the 9/11 ceremony. (Christine Charnosky/Patch Staff)
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State Rep. David Muradian reads a Proclamation from Gov. Charles Baker. (Christine Charnosky/Patch Staff)
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Firefighters hold signs created by children from Bright Horizons School in Grafton. (Christine Charnosky/Patch Staff)
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James O'Brien (right), stands beside Fire Chief Michael Gauthier (center), holding a sign made by children from Bright Horizons. (Christine Charnosky/Patch Staff )

GRAFTON, MA — During the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony in Grafton on Saturday, State Rep. David Muradian presented the fire department with a Proclamation from Gov. Charles Baker.

Baker proclaims that Sept. 11, 2021 be "9/11 Remembrance Day."

Chris Padasaris of Grafton brought his two young sons to the ceremony.

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"I wanted to be part of it and be supportive of the community," Padasaris said. "I want to share the history with my family."

Muradian said along with remembering 9/11 to remember Sept. 12.

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"Remember what 20 years ago meant to everyone on 9/11, but on 9/12 is when people showed courtesy and kindness to each other," he said.

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