September 11 remembered

Activities and ceremonies took place this week to remember those lost in the Sept. 11 terror attacks, and to recognize first responders, including at schools and fire departments. 

On Sunday, the Vista Fire Department held a wreath-laying ceremony at the department’s 9/11 monument. On Wednesday, some 75 people gathered at the Pound Ridge Fire Department to pay respects to those who died, including civilians, military members and first responders who rushed into the burning buildings and did not  return home. Speakers also recognized the additional deaths caused in the months and years afterwards — still ongoing — by the rescue and recovery conditions at ground zero.

Among those participating were local, county and state officials, and religious leaders. Lily Vollen, a Pound Ridge seventh-grader, read a poem she composed about Sept. 11, titled “Broken Mirrors.” 

Pound Ridge Fire Department's September 11 memorial service was attended by religious leaders, government official and featured an original poetry reading by 7th grader Lily Vollen.

Vista Fire Department held a wreath-laying ceremony at the department’s 9/11 monument, on Sunday Sept. 8.

Bedford Hills Elementary School welcomed first responders.