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Port Chester Fire Department First Assistant Chief Angelo Sposta, Jr. (left) and Port Chester Police Detective Jared Pennella place a wreath in front of the 9/11 memorial in Lyon Park on the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Wednesday. Pennella’s father, Ronald, died last year after a battle with cancer, which developed due to his work at the World Trade Center site, where he spent 18 months as part of the initial recovery and cleanup crew following the attacks. (David Tapia/Westmore News)

Port Chester Middle School teacher and Village native Rosie Veltri performs her rendition of the national anthem at the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Lyon Park commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. (David Tapia/Westmore News)

In formal attire, Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department member Brian Benjamin, of Fire Patrol & Rescue 40, leads the color guard at the ceremony. (David Tapia/Westmore News)

Port Chester BSA Troop 400 Scouts Peter Ayala (left) and Julian Cavallino work together to properly roll an American flag after the ceremony. (David Tapia/Westmore News)

Remembering lives lost

September 11, 2024 at 11:30 p.m.