To commemorate the terrorist attacks 23 years ago on September 11, where nearly 3,000 American, including first responders, lost their lives in several locations across the country, the Corte Bella Veterans Association, in conjunction with the Corte Bella Homeowners Association, sponsored a Solemn Ceremony of Remembrance this year, alongside other organizations from Sun City West.

The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority Honor Guard presented the colors and held a traditional bell ringing ceremony to remember those firefighters lost that day. A memorial wreath was also placed at the base of the flag pole. The Sun City West American Legion, Mary Ellen Piotrowski Post 94 Honor Guard provided a traditional military-style ceremonial rifle volley, followed by Post Commander Jack Coyly playing “Taps by a Bugler.”

Following the presentation of colors by the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Honor Guard, the traditional bell ringing ceremony honoring fallen firefighters took place. Also pictured, Charlie Fridinger, Jim Andrews, Steve Kovach, Doug Miller, Paul Van Rooy, Larry Fulcher, Crystal Hoffman, 94 Honor Guard members and bugler and Post 94 Commander Jack Coyle took part in the ceremony. (Submitted photo/Legion Post 94)