Springfield remembers the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001

Sept. 15, 2021 | G. Michael Dobbs
news@thereminder.com

An audience of about 250 people gathered at Springfield's Riverfront Park for the 20th anniversary memorial event to remember the horror and heroism that marked the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
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President George Bush spoke to the audience in a pre-recorded address.
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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno addressed the audience while he stood next to the city's 9/11 memorial, which inlcudes a section of steel from the World Trade Center.
Reminder Publishing photo by G. Michael Dobbs

An honor guard from the Springfield Police Department stands ready for a salute and the playing of “Taps.”
Reminder Publishing photo by G. Michael Dobbs

Springfield firefighters wait for the moment to ring the bell to honor those who lost their lives during the attacks.
Reminder Publishing photo by G. Michael Dobbs

Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno addressed the audience while he stood next to the city's 9/11 memorial, which inlcudes a section of steel from the World Trade Center.
Reminder Publishing photo by G. Michael Dobbs

SPRINGFIELD – The city of Springfield hosted a 20th Anniversary ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

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