Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Honors 39 Residents Lost

Remembering 9/11 Victims in Jersey City

• 📌 A memorial ceremony was held in Jersey City, New Jersey, to remember the 39 residents who were killed in the September 11th terror attacks.
• 🕯️ The event took place on the city's waterfront, honoring the victims with two moments of silence and a reading of their names by first responders.

The Mayor's Personal Connection

• 🚢 The city's mayor, who was in lower Manhattan during the attacks, enlisted in the Marine Corps afterward.
• 🏥 He noted that the Jersey City waterfront, which turned into a triage center, is now a 9/11 memorial site.

First Responders and Health Impacts

• 🚒 The mayor, a former firefighter, spoke about operating at ground zero within hours of the collapse.
• ⚠️ Many first responders, including those from Jersey City, are suffering or dying from 9/11 related illnesses due to exposure to toxins.
• 🎗️ The city's OEM director is recovering from 9/11 related cancer after participating in the search effort at ground zero.

Educating Future Generations

• 🧑‍🏫 Middle schoolers attended the ceremony, emphasizing the importance of remembering the events of 9/11.
• 🕊️ The ceremony served as a solemn reminder that the day must be recognized every single year so that the events are never forgotten.