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Members of the Ramstein community came together for a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ramstein Air Base on Sept. 11. The day marked the 19th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jessica Werner, 86th Airlift Wing chaplain, recites an invocation during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. A total of 2,977 victims were laid to rest from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
A ceremonial bell, as shown, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. In the past, a tradition of the fire service was the sound of the bell, which signified the beginning of the day’s shift. If a firefighter lost their life during the line of duty, the mournful toll of the bell solemnly announced their passing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joshua M. Olson, 86th Airlift Wing commander, salutes during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. This day marked the 19th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Hannah Menard, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, recites the firefighter’s prayer during a 9/11 ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. A total of 343 firefighters, including a chaplain and two paramedics, from the New York City Fire Department died during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman O’neal Robinson, 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron patrolman, recites the police officer’s prayer during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. Thirty-seven police officers from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department and 23 police officers from the New York City Police Department died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks 19 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kalvin Teafatiller, 86th Security Forces Squadron pass and I.D. technician, and Airman 1st Class Jordan Hale, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, hold a ceremonial wreath at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. The wreath is a symbolic gesture to honor the first responders who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks to the World Trade Center and Pentagon 19 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kayla Jerido, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, speaks during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. The ceremony began at 3:43 p.m. to represent the 343 firefighters who gave their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks 19 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Da’Lon Kennedy, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings a bell during a ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 11, 2020. To symbolize the devotion of the firefighters who gave their lives during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a signal of three rings, three times each, represents the end of their duties and that they will be going home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales)
