September 11, 2017

We had good weather this year for the ceremony, and that may have increased the large number in attendance. The NCPD honor guard arrived, flags hoisted, pipers puffing, about 7 p.m. With admirable organization, the ceremony ended at 7:50 p.m. Folding chairs were provided, the high school band played, and students helped much with the distribution and collection of candles. I had to discard my photos taken after sundown. Photos from better photographers will appear elsewhere.

The above view looks north on Seaman's Neck Road. The high school is on the right.

Five alumni lost their lives during the attack on the World Trade Center.

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Many excellent photos can be found on the Seaford 9.11 Memorial Facebook page. Was the photographer the young man wearing his cap peak backwards?

For photos and commentary from previous years, please click below on the label 9-11 memorial.

September 11, 2015

Annually, the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee has organized and led a dignified, heartfelt commemoration on September 11th, remembering the five alumni of Seaford High School who lost their lives at the Twin Towers: Robert Sliwak, '77, Timothy Haskell,  '85, John Perry, '82, Michael Wittenstein, '85, and Thomas Haskell, '82.  Because the school district does not extend north of Jerusalem Avenue and because Massapequa, Wantagh, and Levittown residents also participate in the life of Seaford, more losses are remembered.  Also, some of those we lost may have attended a different high school.

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Please see this Facebook page for more photos.

9/11 memorial at Seaford Fire Department 2013

At 6:30 a.m. on September 11, 2013, the Seaford Fire Department dedicated this monument ourside the firehouse on Southard Avenue.  The monument includes a fountain, two pieces of twisted steel from the World Trade Center, a bench, and plantings.

Fire Commissioner George Von Glahn led the ceremony, introducing guests, and also explaining the history of the construction of the memorial and its design by Seaford residents.  Chaplain Msgr. Steve Camp gave the invocation, words of encouragement ("We are stronger than steel"), and the blessing. The police pipe band vigorously offered a series of patriotic and meaningful pieces, including the U.S. Army song, "Over There," "Anchors Away," the Marines' Hymn, Amazing Grace, America the Beautiful, and "You're a Grand Old Flag."

In memory of those we lost on 9-11-2001

The sun set about the same time as the program was scheduled to begin.  Therefore, I took photos before the ceremony.  Maybe the holes in the flag provide safety lest the wind tug at the entire flag and bring down the supporting ladders and ropes.

Congressman Peter King later presented awards for service.

Also before the ceremony, we see Peter King (facing left), Fr. Robert Hayden (holding a program), and Pastor Ronald Klose (to the right).

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The high school band played the National Anthem with extraordinary clarity and without improvisations.

September 11, 2009

The Seaford community gathered at 7 p.m. on September 11, 2009, to honor those who lost their lives on that date in 2001. Because of rain, the participants filled the high school auditorium. Please see the memorial site here for further description.

Seaford HS Memorial Ceremony for 9/11 Victims

About 7 p.m. on September 11, 2007, a thousand people gathered on the lawn of Seaford High School to remember the victims of 9/11/2001, and in particular, the five alumni of Seaford High School who perished. For further information, see
http://www.shs911memorial.org/
and photos on Flickr
http://flickr.com/search/?q=seaford+911memorial