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Wellesley observes 17th anniversary of September 11th attacks

September 11, 2018 by Deborah Brown 2 Comments

Wellesley this morning observed the 17th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. At the Wellesley Hills Fire Department Headquarters on Route 9, a crowd of about 60 first responders and other town employees, residents, Fire Chief Rick DeLorie, Board of Selectmen members, State Representative Alice Peisch, and others gathered to remember the events of September 11 and the 2,977 who died in New York City; Washington, D.C.; and outside of Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Of those who died, 343 were New York City firefighters, 23 were New York City police officers, and 37 were officers at the Port Authority.

Chief DeLorie vowed to keep the ceremony going as long as he is Chief. “It’s important that we demonstrate our care and support for the family members left behind as we observe this day in ceremony.”

September 11, 2018, Wellesley
The September 11 remembrances took place on a gray day, with temperatures in the upper 60s. The United States flag, the Massachusetts State flag, and the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action flag all are at half-staff. The ceremony took place inside the station. Emergency vehicles were parked out front in case a call came in during the observance ceremony.

 

September 11, 2018, Wellesley
Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Peterson read the Firefighter’s Prayer, which says in part, “When I am called to duty, God/Whenever flames may rage/Give me the strength to save a life, whatever be its age…”

 

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Wellesley Police Department’s Lt. Jeff Renzella read the Police Officer’s Prayer, which asks for “Courage to take me where others will not go”, “strength of body to protect others”, and “…dedication to my community, to keep it safe…”

 

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Army veteran Sgt. E5 Richard Dillon, spoke a few words. Dillon was a combat engineer for the 82nd Airborne Division, which specializes in parachute assault operations into denied areas. Dillon served 1959 – 1962.

 

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State Representative Alice Peisch said, “It’s hard to believe it’s seventeen years ago, and all of our world has changed. It’s especially important to remember that all of our first responders could face similar events again.”

 

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Board of Selectmen member Thomas Ulfelder said, “Seventeen years ago, first responders started their day not knowing about what would unfold…What do we say to them and those they left behind?”

 

September 11, 2018, Wellesley
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  1. Liz S says

    September 11, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    It was on September 11, 2001. Not 2011.

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    • Deborah Brown says

      September 11, 2018 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you, Liz! You are the best for catching this. I made the change. Deborah

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