Chico Fire Station held a Sept. 11 memorial for victims and heroes of the attack.
Members of the community gathered around a 9-11 monument, 16 years later, on Monday. It took place at the Chico Fire Station Five.
Commemorating the sacrifice of the the firefighters who valiantly fought to save victims of the aftermath.
Korean War veteran, private first class Robert Miller, 86, attended the event to, “Show my love and dedication for the country I served, as well as the pain I felt in my heart that day.”
Aaron Lowe, Interim Fire Chief, ended the ceremony saying, “Never forget what happened here. Life is short, live each day with purpose… Never forget how this nation pulled together. The kindness, thoughtfulness and caring we showed. Patriotism grew, and however we captured that was a blessing.”
Sean Morgan, City Mayor, spoke at the event.
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