Remembering September 11 on the Central Coast
Katie Nicora
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) — Communities on the Central Coast commemorated the lives lost 24 years ago in New York City on September 11.
Multiple cities held ceremonies Thursday morning, including the City of Salinas.
A bell rang out as members of the Salinas fire and police departments joined city leaders and people outside city hall.
They say that September 11 is about honoring the people killed and coming together as brothers and sisters in public service, adding how important it is to share the meaning of 9-11 with new generations.
“Taking a day like this to have a ceremony, to bring people together, to practice the traditions, help us teach the new generation of fire service, help them never forget,” said Salinas Fire Chief Sam Klemek. “That’s how we carry on this legacy.”
Chief Klemek says as September 11 grows further away in people’s memories, it’s important for everyone to remember and teach younger generations about how the tragedy brought Americans together on that day.