Ottawa firefighters who responded to help at Ground Zero after the September 11, 2001 attacks are marking today's anniversary by reflecting on what they saw and did in New York.
A Local Connection to a National Day of Remembrance
Every September 11, Canadians pause to remember the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Flight 93. For Ottawa, that remembrance carries an added weight: members of the city's fire service were among those who traveled to assist in the aftermath, according to CTV News.
Specifics of their individual accounts, including names and details of their deployment, have not been detailed in available reporting. As more of their story is confirmed, this article will be updated.
Why It Matters Here
With 9/11 now 25 years in the past, firsthand accounts from Ottawa first responders remain a direct link between the capital and one of the defining tragedies of the 21st century.
Source: CTV News
