Community Corner
9/11 Anniversary a Solemn Occasion
Bridgeville hosted a 10th anniversary memorial service of the 9/11 event.
Local volunteer fire departments, EMS, police and military units attended the solemn ceremony in Bridgeville to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on American soil.
The uniformed Holy Child Knights of Columbus began the ceremony with a procession and held their swords up high to honor the uniformed men and women.
This is the fourth time the Knights and organized the service at the borough's fire hall. Officials from Bridgeville, Heidelberg, Scott, Collier, South Fayette and Carnegie spoke during the memorial service.
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Congressman Tim Murphy spoke at the event and reminded those in attendance that the fight against terrorism is not over. He urged Americans to remain vigilant.
State Senator John Pippy, in full military dress after coming from an earlier event, spoke fondly of the military, the fire departments, police and other safety organizations.
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Attendees were encouraged to sing “God Bless America,” and “America the Beautiful” along with cantors Kevin Lorence, Peter Yalch, Glenn and Robin Schillo.
