Robbinsville officials, firefighters and police will take part in a ceremony to honor all who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the Town Center 9/11 memorial off Lake Drive and Hutchinson Road.
The ceremony will take place at the memorial dedicated to township resident Pamela Gaff, one of 175 employees of Aon Corp. who died in the attacks. Several years ago, members of firefighters’ union, IAFF Local 3876, installed a memorial stone and tree in her memory.
This year, Mayor Dave Fried, Council President Chris Ciaccio, Council member Bill Lesniak and representatives from the Divisions of Fire and Police will participate in a formal ceremony that will include laying a wreath and a ringing of the fire bell, a traditional part of ceremonies honoring firefighters who died on September 11th.
"For several years, I have been asked whether we would have a September 11th event in Robbinsville," Mayor Fried said. "This year, Council President Ciaccio asked that we work with our public safety personnel to honor those who lost their lives in the attacks."
"I’m glad our community is having its own event this year," Ciaccio said. "Almost everyone in our community knows somebody who was personally affected by the attacks. I want to thank our firefighters for organizing this observance."
"This is a day that should never be forgotten," said Deputy Fire Chief Chuck Petty. "Many new heroes were born that day – firemen, police, military and everyday citizens."
Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

