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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

Members from the 52nd Fighter Wing leadership render a salute during the presentation of colors, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Spangahlem hosted a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony to honor those who were taken during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

Emergency responders from the 52nd Fighter Wing stand at attention in formation during a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The formation was made up of members from the fire department, emergency medical services, and security forces as tribute to the personnel who lost their lives from the 9/11 tragedy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jared Waddell, 52nd Civil Engineers Squadron firefighter, rings a bell during a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. In the past, when a firefighter died in the line of duty, it was the mournful toll of the bell that solemnly announced a comrades’ passing. Today it is used to highlight our heroes for a moment of silent reflection and remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sydney Franklin)

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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, gives remarks during a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The ceremony consisted of prayers from first responders, a ringing of a bell signifying the passing of first responders, wreath laying and speeches from 52nd FW and host nation leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Crofton, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, and Herr Manuel Follmann, area mayor of Wittlich-Land, Germany, lay a wreath during a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The ceremony honors the 2,977 innocent lives that were taken and bravery of the 353 firefighters, 67 law enforcement officers and eight medical personnel who sacrificed their lives on 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

Herr Manuel Follmann, area mayor of Wittlich-Land, Germany, gives remarks during a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Follmann, represented all present local mayors in the area during the ceremony, demonstrating the strength in our partnership and appreciation for each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)

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Spangdahlem hosts 9/11 Remembrance ceremony

Published Sept. 11, 2023
By Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Members from the 52nd Fighter Wing leadership render a salute during the presentation of colors, Sept. 8, 2023, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Spangahlem hosted a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony to honor those who were taken during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Sanchez-Chen)