McDade Park hosts annual 9/11 memorial

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY — Another somber occasion was held in Scranton, this one at the 9/11 monument in McDade Park.

Scranton police and firefighters and even students from West Scranton High School were among those who attended.

The ceremony included hymns and the reading of names of Lackawanna County residents who died, as well as those who died fighting in the war on terror.

“23 years ago on that tragic day, to have a commemoration like this, to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s a really special, special day and it’s one of those days where you’ll never forget where you were,” said Matt McGloin Lackawanna County Commissioner

The 9/11 Memorial Committee of Lackawanna County holds the annual service at the monument in Scranton.

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