GREENVILLE, WI (WTAQ) – It’s a day that marks one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the United States, and Sunday many honored those lost their lives on 9/11.
The memorial sounds of the Scottish Bagpipe, and a moment of silence is how the Greenville fire department took the time to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.
“The motto is never forget, and that’s what were here to do,” said Greenville Fire Chief Tim Lambie.
It’s a day that can be emotional for many, and the department held an anniversary ceremony at Greenville’s own September 11th memorial.
The display includes a piece of an iron beam from the Twin Towers destroyed by terrorist attacks.
“343 fire fighters lost their lives that day, and it touches all of us, as a brotherhood”
Chief Lambie says he still remembers what he was doing on that day, as he heard the news that both twin towers had collapsed.
“Then it was confirmed that it was a terrorist attack, and then it really sunk in the grief,” he said.
Appleton’s Dennis Nagan has made a tradition out of personally decorating his home in remembrance of 9/11.
He says the idea to create his own memorial began 15 years ago when tragedy occurred.
“I just had to do something, I felt totally hopeless, and I had to do something, so i went out to a local store, and bought every flag they had.”
Nagan says it’s now something that he will continue for years to come.
“The sacrifices of our military, and all of it is to remember that day, and how much we better appreciate this great country we have.”
