Canton Fire Department Honored Those Lost on September 11

Canton, ME — September 11 — The Canton Volunteer Fire Department marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks by honoring the civilians and emergency responders who lost their lives that day.

The attacks resulted in the deaths of 2,977 individuals at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Among the victims were 343 members of the New York City Fire Department, along with police officers, emergency medical personnel, and other responders.

The anniversary also acknowledged the thousands of firefighters, police officers, EMS personnel, rescue workers, and volunteers who participated in the rescue, recovery, and cleanup efforts.

Many of these responders later experienced health issues related to their work at the attack sites.As part of the 25th anniversary commemorations, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum introduced a seventh moment of silence during its annual ceremony to honor those who died from 9/11-related illnesses.

At the Canton Volunteer Fire Department, located at 90 Turner St., the observance offered a chance to remember those who were lost and to reaffirm the ongoing significance of service within the emergency services community.

The national 25th anniversary commemoration featured family members reading the names of the victims at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.

Seven moments of silence were observed to commemorate key events of the attacks and to honor those who later died as a result of health effects linked to 9/11.

The Canton department's September 11 observance centered on remembrance and the enduring legacy of those who responded and served.