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Teaneck Commemorates 9/11

Teaneck Mayor Michael Pagan garners the strength of unity as he honors the memories of those lost in solidarity with their families.

A 9/11 commemoration that has more meaning than ever to Teaneck residents this year was held on Wednesday on the grounds of the township’s town hall. Attended by local officials, representatives from all first responder teams and about 50 residents, the ceremony was one of both remembrance and resilience. John McGilchrist, chair of Teaneck’s patriotic observance committee, quoted several times the spirit of America: “When we get together, there’s’ nothing we can’t do.”

A formal color guard of the Teaneck Police Department carries flags of the United States, the State of New Jersey, Bergen County, the Teaneck police and fire departments, and POWs.

 

Teaneck Police Chaplain Reverend Daniel Meys delivers an opening invocation.

 

Jasmine McGilchrist relates her personal Ground Zero experience, and that of her father who was an MTA train engineer, who stayed on duty for more than 24 hours transporting first responders, welders and other craftsmen to Ground Zero to provide support and relief, and to facilitate search and rescue efforts.

 

Teaneck council members place two wreaths commemorating the Twin Towers.

 

Teaneck Police and Fire Department members in formal attire salute the flag.
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