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Philadelphia honors 9/11 responders with commemorative plaque
Philadelphia officials and first responders gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. During a ceremony at the Fireman's Hall Museum, Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled a plaque to honor the 34 Philadelphia first responders—including firefighters, police officers, and housing authority workers—who traveled to Ground Zero to assist in search and rescue efforts.
The commemorative plaque is scheduled to be installed at City Hall. The observance included a march at 9:59 a.m., marking the time the South Tower collapsed, and a 24-note tribute.
Reflecting on the deployment, retired fire commissioner Craig Murphy and fire battalion chief John O'Neill shared personal accounts of the devastation at the World Trade Center site. Officials also noted the long-term impact of the attacks, citing that more than 9,000 people have died from 9/11-related illnesses.
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Cherelle Parker · City Hall · Craig Murphy · Ground Zero · Philadelphia Fire Department
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Thirty-four Philadelphians, including firefighters, police officers, and housing authority workers, were deployed to Ground Zero. www.phillyvoice.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 9,000 people have died from 9/11-related illnesses.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Philadelphia responders answered the call for help following the September 11 attacks. billypenn.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A commemorative plaque honoring Philadelphia first responders who traveled to Ground Zero will be installed at City Hall. billypenn.com · www.phillyvoice.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The September 11 terrorist attacks killed 2,977 people in New York City, Washington, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. www.phillyvoice.com