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Remembering 9/11: Alexandria Hosts Ceremony
Alexandria residents paid tribute to 9/11 victims at a ceremony with city officials and first responders.
ALEXANDRIA, VA—As citizens across the nation mark Sept. 11 Monday, Alexandria will paid tribute to the victims and first responders on the solemn occasion.
The city's 9/11 ceremony happened 10 a .m. Monday at Market Square (301 King Street). Mayor Allison Silberberg and members of the Alexandria Police Department, Fire Department, and Sheriff’s Office will attend. The tribute to the lost lives and heroes will include a “Return to Quarters” bell-ringing ceremony.
"The event will honor those who died, and pay tribute to those who responded without fear, acted without hesitation, and gave their lives to save others," the city said in a statement.
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If you missed the ceremony, here are first responders presenting the colors to remember the heroes and victims of the attack.
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Ahead of 9/11 Remembrance Day, Alexandria's first responders paid tribute to the victims during "Heroes Day" at the Washington Nationals game and ran in Arlington's 9/11 Memorial 5 K.
APD and ASO among the first responders at @Nationals "Heroes Day" to pay tribute to those lost on 9/11 #NeverForget911 pic.twitter.com/j46N1sH630
— Alexandria Sheriff (@AlexVASheriff) September 10, 2017
A beautiful view from the start ..and especially at the end!!!@ARL911Mem5K #neverforget pic.twitter.com/skykru7rH6
— DEAWashington (@DEAWASHINGTONDC) September 9, 2017
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