Events to honor and commemorate those victims from the attacks on September 11, 2001 took place all over Wisconsin.
In Madison, crowds raised an American flag to honor all first responders who lost their lives serving their country. In addition to unveiling a new Fire Fighters Local 311 Memorial.
Mahlon Mitchell joined the community at Madison Fire Station 14 on Sunday. Mitchell is an American fire fighter, and President of the Professional Fire Fighters Association.
"We understand the risks faced on every fire and EMS call, large or small. Death or serious injury may be around the next corner. This is one of the tragic truths of our job, and all of us knowing that when we choose to become firefighters and paramedics," Mitchell said.