Shrewsbury Firefighters Commemorate 9-11 Terrorist Attacks

SHREWSBURY, MA—The Shrewsbury Fire Department on Tuesday morning joined with members of the community in commemorating the 17th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.

Firefighters, residents and local leaders paid tribute to the thousands lost in the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington and western Pennsylvania in 2001.

The ceremony, held on Tuesday morning at fire headquarters, commemorated the anniversary with a moment of silence and prayers for the victims -- including the hundreds of New York City firefighters and police officers who gave their lives responding to the crisis, said the announcement.

"We can never let time dull the pain of that tragic day, so it's an honor for us to remember the legacy of those we lost 17 years ago today," Chief James Vuona said in a statement. "Additionally, as Americans, we are forever grateful to the continued effort of our military personnel protecting our freedom around the world."

In addition to members of the Shrewsbury Police and Fire Departments, the ceremony was attended by State Rep. Hannah Kane, Selectmen Moria Miller and Beth Casavant and Town Manager Kevin Mizikar.

Photos via Shrewsbury Fire Department