Politics & Government

Cardiff Kook Dressed in Honor of 9/11 Anniversary

The statue paid homage to the New York City Fire Department.

Dressed as a New York City firefighter and holding an American flag, the was drawing a steady stream of onlookers Saturday afternoon. Joggers and cyclists along South Coast Highway 101 stopped to read the simple yet poignant sign posted at the statue’s feet: “Never Forget 9/11—United We Stand.”

The is usually dressed in that are good for a laugh. But on the eve of the 10-year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, this getup seemed to trigger a more muted, perhaps reflective, reaction from most.

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