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Remembering 9/11

Artesians commemorate 9/11 five years later

Church bells chimed at noon throughout Artesia Park, as Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, city officials, sheriffs, firefighters, and Artesians commemorated the tragic loss of life as New York's Twin Towers fell five years ago on Sept. 11.

A New York fire hydrant, once sitting in front of Building 7 of the World Trade Center, was brought to Artesia's event by Cerritos Station 30. The fire hydrant will be featured in the fire station's museum, scheduled to open soon.

Artesia was the first city to see the fire hydrant.

Assistant Fire Chief Angel Montoya, also from Station 30, was the keynote speaker at the event.

I remember the day John F. Kennedy died, said Montoya, "that was a day where everyone remembered where they were. I hoped I'd never have to go through a similar day … unfortunately, that was not the case.”

Captain Joseph Woyjeck, on the museum's committee, gave a background of how the station obtained the fire hydrant. According to Woyjeck, Station 30 only had the hydrant for a week and a half.

Refreshments were served afterward.


Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, city officials, firefighters, and sheriffs in front of the memorial wreath.	Mayor John P. Lyon delivers a heartfelt speech.	Assistant Fire Chief Angel Montoya was the keynote speaker.

Firemen remember fallen comrades during a moment of silence.	Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, city officials, firefighters, and sheriffs in front of the memorial wreath.	Councilmember Sally Flowers during a moment of silence.

This fire hydrant was in front of Building 7 when the Twin Towers collapsed.