9/11 remembrance ceremonies in Poughkeepsie mark 21 years since Sept. 11 attacks
People gathered Friday morning on Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie Friday for a pair of ceremonies marking 21 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, hosted by Dutchess County and the city.
The county's remembrance included a ceremonial lowering of the flag and a moment of silence for the lives lost. The Rev. Dr. Edward Hunt of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church lead attendees in prayer followed by a rendition of “God Bless America” by Desiree King.
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Shortly after, Poughkeepsie held its ceremony outside City Hall began with students from Morse elementary reciting the pledge of allegiance, followed by remarks from Beulah Baptist Church's Rev. Jesse Bottoms, Poughkeepsie Kiwanis Club President Nancy Forrest and Mayor Rob Rolison. Rosemerayah Reynoso Garcia sang the national anthem.
At least 15 residents who lived in the Mid Hudson Valley died on Sept. 11, 2001. In all, 2,977 people in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania were killed, and thousands more have subsequently died of illnesses believed to be tied to the investigation and cleanup of the site in New York.
This article originally appeared on Poughkeepsie Journal: Sept. 11 attacks remembered at Dutchess, Poughkeepsie ceremonies
