PAST AND PRESENT members of the town’s Fire and Police Departments, who stood at attention throughout the service, observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

CALL FIREFIGHTER (RET) Hartnell Bartlett, 90, the most senior member of the department who was present at the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, was given the honor of tolling the bell. At right are Deputy Fire Chief Barry Galvin and Police Chief Mark Zimmerman. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

FIREFIGHTER Jeff Carey recites “The Firefighter’s Prayer.” (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

RETIRED Fire Chief Bill Warnock had the honor of lowering the flag at the Fire Station to half staff during the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony Monday. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

POLICE LT. Derek Howe read the “Police Officer’s Prayer” during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

REV. RACHEL FISHER, pastor of Aldersgate Church, read a prayer honoring the courage and sacrifice of those who perished on 9/11, those who served at Ground Zero, and to console those who mourn loved ones lost on that day and in its aftermath. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

 

 

THE STARS AND STRIPES flew at half staff over the Town Common to honor the memories of nearly 3,000 innocent victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (Maureen Doherty Photo)