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Five 9/11 Ceremonies from Across the East End
Towns from the North and South Forks paid tribute on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Sunday.
1. The Town of Riverhead held a memorial procession down Riley Avenue towards the 9/11 Memorial Sunday afternoon. About 100 residents, from families to police and fire officials, marched in near-silence. For more on the ceremony, see
2. At Reeves Park, family and friends paid tribute to Tommy Kelly, a volunteer firefighter who was killed during the attacks. The simple, poignant ceremony was held yesterday evening. and watch our video of the memorial.
3. On the North Fork, Peconic held a somber ceremony Sunday morning at the new location of the memorial osprey at Jean Cochran Park. For video of the memorial service,
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4. In Shoreham, the Rocky Point Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Park was decidated to those who perished. Mike Williams, who lost his son on 9/11, spoke before the gathered guests. To see the memorial's dedication,
5. The Town and Village of Southampton, along with nearby Fire Departments, opened a memorial fountain to remember 9/11. For photos of the event, see Westhampton-Hampton Bays Patch's or
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