The enduring legacy of the events on Sept. 11, 2001, can be felt in the hearts of Americans affected by the acts of terrorism in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa.

The Austintown Beautification Committee presented the 24th annual Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Ceremony Thursday evening at the Mahoning Valley 9/11 Memorial Park, 1055 S. Raccoon Road, to honor those who died when there was an attack on U.S. soil and the first responders from that day and who are currently serving in the area’s communities.

“We do an annual ceremony not only to show remembrance but also to honor those 2,977 lives lost that day; of those, 343 were firefighters and 72 were law enforcement officers,” said committee Secretary and Treasurer Kate Guzzo. “It also allows us to recognize our safety forc

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