Thousands gathered across Greater Cincinnati to remember Sept. 11, 2001 and honor the lives lost.From runs to ride to flag raises, many communities planned ceremonies to mark 20 years since that dreadful day.Time stood still to remember the lives taken on 9/11.Firefighters were at the heart of several ceremoniesMany of them running into the danger and risking their lives in the hope of saving others. "On 9/11, 343 firefighters were killed in that instant. Several hundreds of others have died since then. We want to honor the bravery of those men and women that on that day ran into the building that was ready to collapse," said Fire and Iron Station 56 chaplain Larry Stone. The Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club left the Cincinnati Fire Museum on its annual 9/11 ride.For the firefighters in this club, this day is personal for each one. "When a firefighter is involved in a line of duty situation or death, we grieve together," Stone said.A feeling of unity was present on this 20th anniversary.In Newport, speakers recounted the heroic action of so many on that day and gave voice to a continued promise."Truly, truly, truly — never forget," said Newport Fire Chief Frank Peluso.New Richmond firefighters and veterans stood side-by-side, surrounded by their community.The American flag flying high as they honored the sacrifice of thousands of Americans.And in Mason, a stair climb at the Lindner Tennis Center.More than $150,000 was raised for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. "As somber of a day that it is today, it's also uplifting. Uplifting that people have not forgotten. They refuse to forget and they are teaching our young children what it was like on that day," said FDNY Lt. Steve Mormino.Fire and Iron Station 56 donated $1,500 apiece to several local fire departments along the ride.
Thousands gathered across Greater Cincinnati to remember Sept. 11, 2001 and honor the lives lost.
From runs to ride to flag raises, many communities planned ceremonies to mark 20 years since that dreadful day.
Time stood still to remember the lives taken on 9/11.
Firefighters were at the heart of several ceremonies
Many of them running into the danger and risking their lives in the hope of saving others.
"On 9/11, 343 firefighters were killed in that instant. Several hundreds of others have died since then. We want to honor the bravery of those men and women that on that day ran into the building that was ready to collapse," said Fire and Iron Station 56 chaplain Larry Stone.
The Fire and Iron Motorcycle Club left the Cincinnati Fire Museum on its annual 9/11 ride.
For the firefighters in this club, this day is personal for each one.
"When a firefighter is involved in a line of duty situation or death, we grieve together," Stone said.
A feeling of unity was present on this 20th anniversary.
In Newport, speakers recounted the heroic action of so many on that day and gave voice to a continued promise.
"Truly, truly, truly — never forget," said Newport Fire Chief Frank Peluso.
New Richmond firefighters and veterans stood side-by-side, surrounded by their community.
The American flag flying high as they honored the sacrifice of thousands of Americans.
And in Mason, a stair climb at the Lindner Tennis Center.
More than $150,000 was raised for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
"As somber of a day that it is today, it's also uplifting. Uplifting that people have not forgotten. They refuse to forget and they are teaching our young children what it was like on that day," said FDNY Lt. Steve Mormino.
Fire and Iron Station 56 donated $1,500 apiece to several local fire departments along the ride.
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