PHOTOS: Whitefish 9/11 memorial serves as gutting reminder to never forget
Whitefish Pilot | UPDATED 3 hours, 41 minutes AGO
People got a close look at the metal beams from the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center that are the centerpiece of the 9/11 memorial in Whitefish. Several people reached out to touch the steel. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A detail of the steel beams the Whitefish Fire Department obtained through the Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey over 10 years ago. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A large crowd assembled for the 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony at the Whitefish Emergency Services Center on Friday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Retired Lieutenant with the New York Fire Department, Kevin Shea, gave a touching keynote address at the 9/11 memorial ceremony Friday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A giant American flag flew over the 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Friday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
The Whitefish Fire Department hosted a dedication ceremony Friday for the Whitefish 9/11 memorial at the Emergency Services Center. The memorial is a community–built project funded by grants, donations and the sale of engraved pavers which are a part of Phase 2 of the project.
For information visit whitefish911memorial.com.
A detail of the steel beams the Whitefish Fire Department obtained through the Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey over 10 years ago. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A large crowd assembled for the 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony at the Whitefish Emergency Services Center on Friday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
Retired Lieutenant with the New York Fire Department, Kevin Shea, gave a touching keynote address at the 9/11 memorial ceremony Friday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)
A giant American flag flew over the 9/11 memorial dedication ceremony Friday. (Julie Engler/Whitefish Pilot)