Grafton to Gather on Sept. 11

The public is encouraged to attend a commemorative ceremony Sunday, Sept. 11 to observe the 10^th anniversary of the terrorist attacks and to honor all those lost that day.

The ceremony will be held at the main fire station, 26 Upton St.

The will follow the protocol suggested by the Department of Fire Services that all fire departments simultaneously observe the anniversary at the following times and locations:

At 9:55 a.m., fire apparatus will roll out of the bays to set up in front of the station.

At 10 a.m., all available fire department personnel and guests will assemble at attention and maintain silence.

At 10:05 a.m., the time of the South Tower collapse, there will be:

Ringing of the bell, 5-5-5-5, which since 1870 has signified the death of a firefighter and the last alarm calling the firefighter home. On this day, the bells will toll to honor all those killed on Sept. 11.

Lowering of the flag to half-mast

One minute of silence

At 10:10 a.m., the chaplain will offer a prayer, followed by the firefighter prayer, police officer prayer and EMS prayer.

The bagpiper will play.

The bell will again ring, 5-5-5-5.

The flag will be raised.

The contingent will march to the , 1 South St., for a memorial service, followed by a coffee gathering at 11:30 a.m.