THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – Friday, September 13, 2019 Page 3 Saugus remembers 9/11 tragedy in Fire Station Ceremony F or about eight minutes Wednesday morning, active and retired members of the Saugus Fire Department gathered in front of several fire trucks parked in the open bays of the Hamilton Street Fire Station. They paused for prayer, reflection and remembrance for the more than 3,000 men, women and children who died on Sept. 11, 2001, in the terrorist attacks. In particular, they remembered the 343 firefighters who died responding to the destruction of the World Trade Center Towers in New York City after they were hit by two hijacked commercial airliners. “Although it’s only been 18 short years, the events of that day are still vivid in our thoughts and heavy in our hearts,” Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr. said. “It’s our duty to remember the loved and lost and those lef 2001,” D’Eon said. Firefighter Greg Cinelli sounded the bell set atop of a lectern that was set up for the solemn ceremony. The four rounds of fives signaled that everyone had returned to quarters. There was a moment of silence for the fallen heroes of 9/11. Retired Fire Captain Bill O’Malley read a prayer he had prepared, and Firefighter Sean Bohannon recited “The Firefighter’s Prayer.” SOUNDING THE BELL: Firefighter Greg Cinelli, right, sounds the bell, signifying that all firefighters had returned home. From left to right, Fire Lieutenant Damian Drella, Fire Captain Chris Vinard and Fire Captain Rich Porter look on. es. Through our memories and actions, they live on forever through us … Let us rededicate ourselves today to our chosen calling of the fire service and try the best we can to live up to the ideals and courWe Carry... * 100% Waterproof LVT Flooring * Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone Tile * Hardwood Prefinished and Unfinished, Do-it-Yourselfer Products! Phil Russo Owner Drop by our Showroom and check out our 250 styles of area rugs and other products! 31 Osprey Rd., Saugus * 781-289-9676 Contact@Russoflooring.com A SOLEMN SALUTE: Saugus Deputy Fire Chief Thomas D’Eon, Jr. leads the salute of the flag at the Sept. 11, 2001 ceremony on Wednesday. Retired Saugus Fire Captain Bill O’Malley reads a prayer he had prepared for the ceremony. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) dine drink gather riday, September 13 at 9 PM BACK TO THE '80'S FFriday, September 6 at 9 PM Saturday, September 14 at 9 PM Boston's Legendary... THE STOMPERS enjoy Friday, September 20 at 9 PM New England's Tribute to Bob Seger LIVE BULLET RESPECTING THE COLORS: Retired and active members of the Saugus Fire Department during the flag ceremony. FALL AMERICAN MUSIC SERIES 3 Locations Saugus Groceria, 190 Main Street 781-231-9599 West End, Boston, 75 Blossom Court 617-227-6141 Seaport Boston, 1 Park Lane 857-366-4640 with guest, JOE MACK Saturday, September 28 at 9 PM TANGERINE PREPARED FOODS BUTCHER SHOP BAKERY Saturday, October 5 at 9 PM #1 AC/DC Tribute Band DIRTY DEEDS Thursday, September 26 at 9 PM FRED EAGLESMITH Friday, September 27 at 9 PM BOB WOLFMAN BAND Saturday, September 21 at 9 PM MASS 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com
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