Solemn remembrance marks 18th anniversary of 9/11 By Christopher Roberson E ighteen years have passed since the horrific events of September 11, 2001 – anyone born at that time would have graduated high school by now. Yet, there are still the images of the doomed Twin Towers, the jumpers, the Pentagon in flames and the smoldering crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in southern Pennsylvania. All this and so much more is forever seared into America’s memory. On Wednesday, city and state officials joined firefighters at the Ferry Street Fire Station to honor the 2,977 souls that were lost Vol. 28, No. 37 Friday, September 13 , 2019 in just 102 minutes that fateful morning. During the service, four sets of five chimes sounded to remember the first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of others. The American flag was lowered to half-staff. SOLEMN | SEE PAGE 2 ADVOCATE Free Every Friday www.advocatenews.net 617-387-2200 Tide stunned in season opener Tide sophomore defensive end Jalen Murphy grabs hold of a Springfield running back’s jersey as junior defensive end (10) Josaiah Stewart moves in to help finish the tackle. The Tide lost to Springfield Central 40-12. See page 14 for story and photo highlights. (Advocate Photo by Mike Kearney) Messinger Insurance Agency, Inc. SINCE 1921 475 Broadway, Everett Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 98 Years of Excellence! Timothy, Daniel & David LaRovere Hours: Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm / Saturdays: 9am to 1pm Quote your policy online: www.messingerinsurance.com (617) 387-6691 CONVENIENT PARKING IN REAR Open 7 days 6AM to 10PM 13% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 7% PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT 10% MULTI CAR DISCOUNT 423 Broadway, Everett Sq. BEST KENO LOUNGE erett Sq IN EVERETT L O U H C S K Y K S O M E P
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