September 15, 2003

CITY REMEMBERS 9-11 VICTIMS AT CEREMONY

Rahway – On September 11, 2003, over 150 residents and public safety personnel gathered in front of the Rahway Fire Headquarters on Main Street to remember those killed in the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.  The ceremony began at 9:58 am, marking the collapse of the World Trade Center’s south tower on the morning of September 11, 2001.

Fire Chief Harold Stahl was the host of the event, which kicked off with a presentation of colors and pledge of allegiance by the Rahway High School JROTC, the tolling of the fire bell for fallen firefighters and a moment of silence.  Fire Captains William Young, Richard Misita and William McQueeney; Battalion Chiefs Charles Amasio and Gerard Dodman; Police Chief Edward Hudak and Mayor James J. Kennedy read of the names of the firefighters, police officers and Rahway residents, respectively, who died in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.  Fire Department Chaplain and St. Mark’s Church Pastor Rev. William Morris and Second Presbyterian Church Pastor Rev. Douglas Muller offered prayers for those in attendance, and Firefighter Rick Fleischman played “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes.

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