East End Commemorates The 20th Anniversary Of 9/11 At East Hampton Village Green

Firefighters from the Amagansett, Springs, and Sag Harbor Fire Departments plant flags - one for each fire, police or military member killed at 9/11. Photo by Michael Heller.

A large American flag flies over Montauk Highway in East Hampton - courtesy of the Montauk and Bridgehampton Fire Departments - prior to the start of the ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Photo by Michael Heller.

Five-year-old Connor Blodorn, son of Sag Harbor Fire Department Assistant Chief Andrew Blodorn, watches the American flag being raised by the East Hampton and Sag Harbor Fire Department ladder trucks prior to the start of the ceremony. Photo by Michael Heller.

A large American flag flies over the East Hampton Village Green - courtesy of the East Hampton and Sag Harbor Fire Departments. Photo by Michael Heller.

Large American flags fly over the East Hampton Village Green and Montauk Highway - courtesy of the East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, and Montauk Fire Departments. Photo by Michael Heller.

Large American flags fly over the East Hampton Village Green and Montauk Highway - courtesy of the East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, and Montauk Fire Departments. Photo by Michael Heller.

Large American flags fly over the East Hampton Village Green and Montauk Highway - courtesy of the East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, and Montauk Fire Departments. Photo by Michael Heller.

Large American flags fly over the East Hampton Village Green and Montauk Highway - courtesy of the East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, and Montauk Fire Departments. Photo by Michael Heller.

Chiefs salute memorial wreaths - one for each public safety agency in attendance. Photo by Michael Heller.

Chiefs and officers salute memorial wreaths - one for each public safety agency in attendance. Photo by Michael Heller.

East Hampton Village Mayor Jerry Larson, at right, looks on as chiefs and officers salute memorial wreaths. Photo by Michael Heller.

Individual flags for every member of the fire, police, or military who died at 9/11. Photo by Michael Heller.

Sag Harbor Fire Department Ex-Chief Tom Gardella gave the Chaplain's address during the ceremony. Photo by Michael Heller.

Sag Harbor Fire Department Chief and East Hampton Town Chiefs Association President Kevin O'Brien, Jr. speaks during the ceremony. Photo by Michael Heller.

East Hampton Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company #1 member Joseph DeCristofaro, third from right, was honored for his 65 years of service to the department, following the ceremony. He is seen here with (L-R) East Hampton Town Police Retired Lieutenant John Claflin, East Hampton Fire Department member Alex Walter, East Hampton Village Police Detective Sergeant Jennider Dunn, East Hampton Fire Department Chief Gerard Turza, Jr., East Hampton Fire Department First Assistant Chief Duane Forrester, and East Hampton Fire Department Second Assistant Chief Greg Eberhardt. Photo by Michael Heller.