Dozens of people, among them Mayor John Buchanan and City Council member Mary Ann MacGillivray, turned out at the Sierra Madre Fire Dept. this morning to remember the events of 9/11/01. Members of SMPD and SMFD stood silently at parade rest for several minutes, before a region-wide announcement commemorating the events of 9/11/01 was made over the P.A. system by Verdugo Emergency Fire Communications. The announcment was made at 6:59am, to coincide with the 9:59 New York time collapse of the South Tower. The SMPD and SMFD then saluted as Fire Marshal Rich Snyder sounded a bell in the traditional rite for fallen firefighters.
Following the service, which also included a beautiful wreath donated by Leonora Moss placed alongside the SMFD 9/11 memorial, residents were welcomed into the fire house and enjoyed continental breakfast, donated by Bean Town Coffee House & Bakery.
Below the video, you’ll find pictures from the service which you can click on to enlarge.
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- Members of SMFD preparing the flag pole prior to ceremony.
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- Beautiful wreath donated by Leonora Moss for the occasion
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- VFW Post 3208 donated two “In Memoriam” flags to the SMFD and SMPD
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- VFW Post 3208 donated two “In Memoriam” flags to the SMFD and SMPD
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- Photo taken in New York by Matt Krantz of poem written by NYPD officer
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- Bean Town Coffee House and Bakery donated continental breakfast
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- Photos taken in New York by Matt Krantz a few months after 9/11
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- Todd Conrad of SMFD prepares the bell for the ceremony
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- Chiefs Heydorff and Diaz come out to begin the ceremony
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- SMPD and SMFD at attention during 10-year anniversary remembrance of 9/11. News Net file photo
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- Attendees reflect at the SMFD 9/11 memorial in front of the firehouse.
