COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Columbus Fire Department will post a 9/11 remembrance video Friday on the city of Columbus website and the fire department’s social media page.
This year’s ceremony, traditionally held on the Columbus City Hall front steps, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The remembrance video includes what is known as the bell ceremony, with the single toll of a bell to represent the first plane striking the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Moments later, a transmitted emergency channel message is dispatched over a public address system that will also be part of the video.
On that channel, the voice of an dispatcher is heard asking for all first responders to be honored for their unselfish sacrifices. After several seconds of silence, the bell is tolled multiple times to honor everyone who gave their lives in the service of others.
Columbus Fire Department Chief Chief Andy Lay will provide a statement that is part of the video.
This year marks the 19th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. The Columbus Fire Department hopes to resume the traditional ceremony for the 20-year anniversary to be held September 2021, firefighters said.
An annual remembrance ceremony is held each year to commemorate and honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
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