On Friday, September 11, the Seattle Fire Department and Seattle Police Department hosted a public memorial marking 25 years since the September 11 attacks. The gathering took place at the Seattle Center Memorial Garden, next to Fisher Pavilion. In the days after the attacks, thousands of Seattleites came to Seattle Center’s International Fountain and left a sea of flowers, cards, and candles, and this year community members gathered at Seattle Center once again. Attendees reflected on the meaning of 9/11, honored the sacrifice of first responders, and remembered the nearly 3,000 lives lost.

Speakers:

Alexis Righero, HR Senior Business Partner

Chaplain Charlie Scoma, Seattle Police Department

Mayor Katie B. Wilson, City of Seattle

Chief Harold Scoggins, Seattle Fire Department

Interim Chief Andre Sayles, Seattle Police Department