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East Northport FD To Hold 9/11 Memorial Service, Candlelight Vigil
The ceremonies will honor those whose lives were lost on that tragic day 16 years ago.
The East Northport Fire Department will host a memorial service on Monday, Sept. 11 in honor of the tragic day that occurred 16 years ago.
The ceremony kicks off 9:45 a.m. at Fire Headquarters on the Ninth Avenue side of the firehouse. An evening candlelight vigil will also be held at 8 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial Monument.
Members of the community and neighboring fire departments are invited to “Never Forget” that day in honor of 2,997 people who lost their lives.
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Firefighters will read the names of those who died and sirens will be sounded at the times of the collapse of the Twin Towers.
The Northport High School Tights will sing patriotic music honoring the fallen.
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There will be a 21-Gun Salute from the Marine veterans, the release of memorial doves, an address from the Chief of Department and the paying of "Amazing Grace" by the pipe and drum corps.
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