Many Americans remember where they were when the events of Sept. 11 transpired twenty years ago. They remember what they felt watching history unfold that day.
The Hoosier Wing held a 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony at the base flag pole.
The ceremony honored the 343 New York City firefighters and paramedics, 23 New York City police officers and 37 Port Authority officers and their families, as well as the rest of the 2,977 individuals who lost their lives that day.
During the ceremony, the American flag was raised and set at half-staff, ringing a bell signifying the call that trigger a firefighter’s response, a moment of silence, a prayer and the playing of taps.
Staff Sgt. Braden Hood, 434 Civil Engineering Squadron, fire crew chief, shares a story like many Americans in seeing how that day played out on television. He had previously organized last year’s ceremony. So he was very interested in creating this years.