On Wednesday, September 11th, Fillmore City Fire Department hosted a memorial ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. They gathered at 6:45am and promptly raised the American flag at 6:55am, followed by a countywide radio broadcast remembrance. Refreshments were served afterwards for those who attended the memorial. Photo credit Angel Esquivel.

The City of Fillmore Fire Department held a memorial in remembrance of 9/11 on the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, September 11th, 2001. As a nation, we were brought together in tragedy, captivated by the images of destruction, despair, fear, and raw emotion. The only images strong enough to help us cope with such devastation were the amazing images of unity, strangers helping strangers, heroism, and watching America’s front line of public servants run toward the face of danger. They invited the community to join then Wednesday morning of September 11th they took a moment of Silence to remember the civilians, Firefighters, Police Officers, and Military Personnel who perished on that fateful day.

Let us remember the sacrifices made by so many that morning. From the everyday heroes who helped save perfect strangers, to the first responders who walked toward danger in hopes of helping anyone they could, they were all a shining example of how we can easily come together in times of national crisis. We will never forget those brave individuals, and we will never forget September 11th, 2001.