The Glen Lake Fire Department held its annual 9/11 commemoration last week at its station in Glen Arbor, where people were invited to gather for a time to remember a tragedy, those who fell in the line of duty, and the families and loved ones. The service included music by local artists, the 5-5-5-5 tolling of the bell, different speakers, and a time of silence and prayer.
“Nearly 3,000 people, including 343 firefighters, were killed on that day. The single largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil,” said Glen Lake Fire Chief Bryan Ferguson during the memorial service.
“We pause today to remember and reflect on the things that happened on this day 23 years ago and all of the things that have happened since. We remember the dead, we acknowledge the sacrifices made. We honor those who still live, but live with the sadness, fear, and illness of the mind, body, and spirit. It’s good for us who live so far away who may not know them personally to remember and to pray for their comfort and peace. 9/11 is a day that changed the landscape of the world, our nation, and its neighborhoods. It has touched the lives of thousands of people and will continue to do so for generations. It is a day to remember, not so we can nurse hatred, but to remember the lives and sacrifices of our citizens. We remember the dead, some of those whose lives were taken, some who willingly gave them up while helping. We remember those who continue to struggle, those who are affected in the mind and body of the debris of that day. We remember the living who continue to need our help and support. We remember. We remember because it’s good for us...
