"I was honored to attend memorial services in Closter and Paramus to remember 9/11 and the souls we lost that day. Many of the students at today's ceremonies were either very young on or born after September 11, 2001. For our youth, especially, we must pass down the memory of our friends, family, and neighbors who were lost that day, so that our nation will never forget.
Today, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) attended services in Closter and Paramus to honor the profound loss from the terror attacks on September 11th, 2001. In recognition of the 16th anniversary of 9/11, Congressman Gottheimer released this statement:
"I was honored to attend memorial services in Closter and Paramus to remember 9/11 and the souls we lost that day. Many of the students at today's ceremonies were either very young on or born after September 11, 2001. For our youth, especially, we must pass down the memory of our friends, family, and neighbors who were lost that day, so that our nation will never forget.
"While our New Jersey communities and our nation lost so much that day, we also learned just how resilient we can be and how strong we must remain in the continued face of terror. To all of the first responders that ran toward the fires and rubble that day, we thank you for your service and sacrifice. To those veterans and men and women in activate duty, thank you for protecting our homeland. To all of those who lost loved ones that day, our community stands with you today and every day.
"With our strength and perseverance, America will always be the greatest nation in the world, and our best days will always be ahead of us."
Below: Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) thanks Fire Chief Mark Lupardi for the memorial service and for the town's service and sacrifice on 9/11.
Below: Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) lights a candle at Bergen Community College's "Observing 9/11 at Bergen: We Remember" service.
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