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REMEMBERING HEROS AND VICTIMS
“Freedom Is Not Free” MEMORIAL
In honor of the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Hutchinson Metro Center hosted its annual ‘Freedom is Not
Free’ 9/11 memorial on Friday, September 13 at 1776 Eastchester Road. The ceremony was held at a memorial featuring a steel beam from the
ruins of the World Trade Center donated by the Port Authority of New York and the New Jersey Policemen’s Benevolent Association. (top left)
NYPD Honor Guard marched to the 9/11 Memorial. (top right) (l-r) Joseph Ramos, former NYC Correction Department commissioner; assistant
chief Larry Nikunen, NYPD Patrol Borough Bronx commanding offi cer; Lisa Sorin, Bronx Chamber of Commerce president; Councilman Mark
Gjonaj and Joseph Kelleher, Simone Metro Properties president. (above left) Port Authority Police NY & NJ attended the heartfelt ceremony.
(above right) Councilman Gjonaj (2nd from l) and Joe Kelleher (2nd from r) joined NYPD and FDNY members in remembering the heroes and
victims of 9/11. (bottom left) FDNY members paid their respects to the fallen. (bottom right) FDNY members bowed their heads during a moment
of silence.
BRONX TIMES REPORTER, S 4 EPTEMBER 20-26, 2019 BTR