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15 Years Since 9/11

Gallery: Syracuse community gathers for annual Sept. 11 ceremony

By Jonathan Colon, Liam Kennedy The Daily Orange

Syracuse officials and residents gathered downtown Sunday for a ceremony commemorating the 15-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Syracuse Fire Department Chief Paul Linnertz stands in silence.
Syracuse Fire Department Chief Paul Linnertz stands in silence. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
A Syracuse first responder looks on during Sunday's ceremony.
A Syracuse first responder looks on during Sunday's ceremony. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, flanked by other officials, stands in silence to remember the Sept. 11 attacks.
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, flanked by other officials, stands in silence to remember the Sept. 11 attacks. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Miner lights six candles in two glass containers at 8:46 a.m., the time American Airlines Flight 11 hit the north tower.
Miner lights six candles in two glass containers at 8:46 a.m., the time American Airlines Flight 11 hit the north tower. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Miner looks on during the moment of silence.
Miner looks on during the moment of silence. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
A combination of more than 100 police officers, firefighters, city officials and residents came to the city for Syracuse’s annual 17 Minutes of Silence Ceremony.
A combination of more than 100 police officers, firefighters, city officials and residents came to the city for Syracuse’s annual 17 Minutes of Silence Ceremony. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Members of the police and fire guard stand at attention during the 9/11 ceremony in downtown Syracuse.
Members of the police and fire guard stand at attention during the 9/11 ceremony in downtown Syracuse. Liam Kennedy | Contributing Photographer
Sunday's 17-minute silence represented the time between when the first plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center and when the second plane hit the south tower.
Sunday's 17-minute silence represented the time between when the first plane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center and when the second plane hit the south tower. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse first responders stand during a moment of silence Sunday.
Syracuse first responders stand during a moment of silence Sunday. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse officials walk with flags in hand. About 100 people gathered for the ceremony.
Syracuse officials walk with flags in hand. About 100 people gathered for the ceremony. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Syracuse officials fold an American flag at the ceremony.
Syracuse officials fold an American flag at the ceremony. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
A number of Syracuse first responders look on during Sunday's ceremony.
A number of Syracuse first responders look on during Sunday's ceremony. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
Miner and Syracuse first responders take part in the 17-minute moment of silence.
Miner and Syracuse first responders take part in the 17-minute moment of silence. Jonathan Colon | Contributing Photographer
A mother and her daughter watch as the 9/11 ceremony in downtown Syracuse takes place on Sunday morning.
A mother and her daughter watch as the 9/11 ceremony in downtown Syracuse takes place on Sunday morning. Liam Kennedy | Contributing Photographer
Published on September 11, 2016 at 10:53 pm

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