WHEELING — Scores of people from all walks of life gathered Thursday at Heritage Port in Wheeling to remember the events of Sept. 11 on the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks that forever changed the nation.

The annual community wide Sept. 11 Service of Remembrance brought law enforcement officials, community leaders, clergy members from several different local churches, first responders and others together to look back on the historic day.

Many years have passed since the tragic event — one that notably helped bring the nation together in its wake. Officials took note of that sense of patriotism and unity that swept the nation as a rallying cry more than two decades ago.

Those in attendance during Thursday’s ceremony on a picture perfect late summer day indicated that there is n

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