PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- On the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks , the Phillies held a pregame tribute to honor those whose lives were affected or lost on that tragic day.

During the team's 'First Responders Night,' law enforcement officers filed onto the field with all 50 state flags. Delaware State Police Captain Jonathan Packard then played the national anthem.

"How can we not think back to where we were 24 years ago today?" Captain Packard told Action News.

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The pregame ceremony also served as a chance to recognize the families of fallen and injured first responders.

Alongside her son, Jazmin Hernandez, the widow of Philadelphia Police Officer Jaime Roman , threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Ro

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