Caribou Fire Dept. and citizens paid their respects to those who had fallen on the seventh anniversary
By Barbara ScottStaff Writer
“ Today, we once again recognize the loss of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9-11,” said Caribou Fire Chief Roy Woods, “we remember the firefighters, and all of the policemen who died on that day.”
In honor of the seventh anniversary of 9-11, the Caribou Fire Department held a brief ceremony in front of the fire station on High Street.
With ladder truck number 3 flying the Firefighters flag side-by-side to the American flag, a display of a fireman’s pants, boots and helmet reminded passersby of the tragedy that struck American soil seven years ago on September 11.
Members of the Caribou VFW along with representatives from the Caribou police and fire departments, along with a small attendance of citizens all took time out of their day to respectfully honor those who lost their lives in hopes of saving others.
Following an address by VFW member Carroll St. Peter, and the placing of wreaths at the firefighter memorial, Adding to the somber and certainly humbling ceremony, was the emotional, soulful and chilling sound of ”Taps”, played by Peter Meisburger, past commander of the Lister/Knowlton VFW Post 389.
“This ceremony is something we will continue to do each year,” said Chief Woods, “Part of our job description as firefighters is to protect lives and property, we’re here when people need help.” “When firefighters go out on a call they have no idea what they are going into,” added Woods.
Caribou Police Chief Michael Gahagan conferred with Chief Woods adding, “Most people try to get away from disasters, our people go toward them.”
