Merrimack Remembers Those Killed on Sept. 11

A small, informal gathering was held Wednesday evening in the parking lot of the American Legion to remember and honor those who were killed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks 12 years ago.

Attended by members of the Legion and the Merrimack VFW Post, members of the Merrimack Fire Department and community members, the ceremony was an opportunity for anyone who wanted to speak to share their feelings about the events of that morning and the reverberations felt over the last dozen years.

“We have painfully learned our nation is vulnerable,” said American Legion Chaplain Skitch Henderson in an opening prayer. “We pray for those lives were shattered in the attack.”

Henderson, former VFW Commander Max Quayle, and Fire Capt. Brian Borneman were among those who spoke during the ceremony.

Legion Commander Sal Scali, was the last to address the attendees. Scali said he believes in America and its ability to win the war born by terrorism. Scali, was born in Italy and came to America and served in the armed forces here.

“This country gave me the opportunity to be the best I can be,” he said.

The ceremony began and ended with the presentation and retirement of the colors by the American Legion Honor Guard and the Merrimack Police Color Guard.

Watch Fire Capt. Brian Borneman's remarks from the ceremony above.