Looking Back 20 Years Later

County ceremony pays tribute on landmark anniversary

  • The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office honor guard marks the Sept. 11 ceremony with a 21-gun salute Saturday at the Putnam County Government Complex in Palatka.
    The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office honor guard marks the Sept. 11 ceremony with a 21-gun salute Saturday at the Putnam County Government Complex in Palatka.
  • Emergency personnel forms a line during a moment of silence Saturday during the Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony in Palatka.
    Emergency personnel forms a line during a moment of silence Saturday during the Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony in Palatka.
  • The American flag hangs from a Palatka Fire Department ladder truck prior to Saturday’s ceremony.
    The American flag hangs from a Palatka Fire Department ladder truck prior to Saturday’s ceremony.
  • The Rev. Karl Flagg offers the invocation Saturday during the Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony.
    The Rev. Karl Flagg offers the invocation Saturday during the Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony.
  • Putnam County Fire/Rescue Chief Chad Hutchinson rings a silver bell “three strikes of three” to commemorate fire personnel who answered their final call on the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago.
    Putnam County Fire/Rescue Chief Chad Hutchinson rings a silver bell “three strikes of three” to commemorate fire personnel who answered their final call on the 9/11 attacks 20 years ago.
One speaker prayed for the country to be galvanized as it was 20 years ago. Another talked about first responders who answered the call to duty that Sept. 11 morning in 2001. And everyone attending…

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