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2001

2001

Watertown Fire Will Remember the Firefighters Lost in 9/11 Attacks

By Charlie Breitrose | September 8, 2017

On Monday morning, the Watertown Fire Department will honor the New York Firefighters lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Monday marks the 16th anniversary of the attacks and destruction of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The Watertown Fire Department will hold a brief ceremony to remember the 343 FDNY firefighters lost on 9/11. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. at Fire Headquarters on Main Street in Watertown Square.

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