A former deputy fire chief Rich Degroot sounded the Memorial Bell to acknowledge those lost during Sept. 11, 2001.
It was a gathering that saw Summit officials lined up outside the Summit Firehouse along with police and fire fighters. A solemn ceremony that was punctuated by the sounding of the Memorial Bell, which is dedicated to all of Summit's fallen firemen. While none of the firefighters from Summit perished in the terrorist attacks of 9/11, it was evident the pain was still there as Summit Fire Chief Joseph Houck, behind dark sunglasses and several other firefighters, appeared to be fighting back tears as they presented a small host of speakers which included Summit Mayor Ellen Dickson and Councilman Patrick Hurley.
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"“The events of that day continue to unite us as Americans – in our common respect and debt to the heroes of that day and against the forces of hatred.."
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Governor Chris Christie today released the following statement in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: “As we reach the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we pause to remember and honor the memories of the innocent victims who lost their lives in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania – 746 of them New Jerseyans. Over a decade later, the events of that day – the unprecedented nature of the attacks on our homeland, the tragic loss of life, and the character, heroism and selflessness displayed by responders on that day – continue to have a permanent and deep-seated affect on every New Jerseyan and American today. As we gather at memorial ceremonies across the state, we remember …
This article about City Administrator and former Summit Fire Chief Chris Cotter first appeared on September 6, 2011
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