2024 Freeport 9/11 Memorial Ceremony photos September 19, 2024
Posted by Mike C. in Fire, Personal, Photography.4 comments
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Last Wednesday, I attended Freeport‘s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony, held on South Bayview Avenue across from Bayview Hose Company No. 3.
The photos below were taken before, during, and after the ceremony.
Freeport Truck Company 1 (Excelsior Hook & Ladder Company No. 1) helped drape a large American flag for the ceremony with their 218 vehicle. 
The ceremony was led by Columbus Avenue School principal Alma Rocha. 
Ms. Rocha invited children to the podium to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 
Then, a performance of the national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” 
Prayers from Rev. Robert Dawley, Freeport Fire Department chaplain 
This photo shows a plane freely taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport above as the ceremony continues below. 
Amanda Muldowney, former Leo F. Giblyn School principal, read the names of Freeporters lost on 9/11, including her brother-in-law Richie Muldowney. A bell was rung for each name. 
The ceremony concludes 
Freeport Fire Department members congregated afterward. 
This girl got a chance to ring the bell. 
Members of Truck Company One lowering the American flag 
Lowering the ladder 
My father Bill Chimeri was tillerman for Truck Company 218. 
218 driving back to Truck 1 on Church Street 
Ex-Chief Donald Rowan (center) and family, including his son Donald Jr. (left) 
Engine 211 riding down Ray Street, back to Ever Ready Hose Company No. 1 on Southside Avenue
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