<p class="Picture">A boy too young to have seen the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, stands tall as he pays respect to the heroes he never knew.</p> <p class="Right">Richard Abel|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture"><span style="font-family: Arial;">William Chiapetta and Kenny Neilsen of the Port Chester American Legion fire their rifles in salute.</span></p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Richard Abel|Westmore News</span>
<p class="Picture">Port Chester volunteer firefighter Ami Lori, a member of Brooksville Engine & Hose Co. No. 5, bows her head during a prayer.</p> <p class="Right">Richard Abel|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture"><span style="font-family: Arial;">At left, the color guard captain stands with seven other members of the Port Chester Fire Department, representing the seven volunteer companies, as they present the American flag. </span></p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Casey Watts|Westmore News</span>
<p class="Picture"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Port Chester Police Lieutenant Charles Nielsen, Captain Christopher Rosabella and Chief Richard Conway salute the flag.</span></p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Richard Abel|Westmore News</span>
<p class="Picture">The Sept. 11, 2001 Twin Tower Memorial can be found near the gazebo in Lyon Park.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture">Port Chester and Rye Brook Girl Scouts stand in front of the memorial and sing “God Bless America” to close the commemorative ceremony.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Sam Giordano gives his 5-year-old son Santo a boost so he can see and learn about Sept. 11, 2001 during the ceremony.</span></p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Richard Abel|Westmore News</span>
<p class="Picture">Port Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla addresses the crowd of people in front of the Sept. 11 memorial because of a “tragedy that sits very close to home,” Pilla said. The mayor took a moment to list a few community members who were directly affected 15 years ago by the attack on the Twin Towers and reminded those gathered that America has “grown stronger and more united” than ever before.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Port Chester Boy Scout Troop 400 bugler William Brakewood, 15, plays “Taps.” The sad melody echoed throughout the silent park.</span></p> <span style="font-family: Arial;"> Casey Watts|Westmore News</span>
<p class="Picture">Port Chester Fire Chief Edward Quinn and Police Chief Richard Conway place a commemorative wreath in front of Lyon Park’s Twin Tower monument. The garden in front of the monument features red, white and blue flowers arranged to look like the American flag.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture">Port Chester Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the seven flags held by members of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture">Members of Port Chester’s Volunteer Fire Department all take off their caps in respect for those who lost their lives 15 years ago. Some of them responded to the 9/11 attacks and stood on the pile of rubble from the fallen Twin Towers.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture">Port Chester resident Gabriella Buccieri, 13, sings the National Anthem.</p> <p class="Right">Casey Watts|Westmore News</p>
<p class="Picture">The Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony in Lyon Park was well attended; about 200 community members, firefighters, police officers, state and local officials turned out at Lyon Park to pay their respects and to remember the almost 3,000 people who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City and others who died that day at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. as a result of terrorist attacks. Richard Abel|Westmore News</p> <span style="font-family: Arial;">Photo Story By Casey Watts and Richard Abel</span>
