The Wellesley Fire Department on Rte. 9 hosted its annual Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony, a solemn event reflecting on the lives lost, people injured, and the sacrifices of first responders.
At the ceremony, color guards for the police and fire departments flanked Wellesley Fire Chief Steve Mortarelli, who presided over the event. Guest speakers included local faith leaders, government officials, and a local veteran. Mortarelli acknowledged the acts of evil from Sept. 11, 2001, but also the acts of courage and heroism from so many.
U.S. Marine Corp. Sergeant Pete Jones spoke of how Americans vowed to never forget, but asked if we have continued to remember. Select Board Chair Colette Aufranc reassured first responders that “we see you,” looking at those in the room, and support you.
In a message of hope, Rabbi Moshe Bleich urged all to tip the global scale through our “collective good deeds.”
Bells rang in memory of those who died in the 9/11 attacks.
Four Wellesley residents—John Cahill, Neilie Casey, Edmund Glazer, and Patrick Quigley—were killed in the terrorist attacks.
Wellesley Media recorded the ceremony, and we’ll add the recording to this post when it is published.
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