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Lynnfield recognizes first responders on anniversary of 9/11 By Christopher Roberson
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or the second year, residents and town officials came together on Sept. 11 to honor Lynnfield’s bravest and finest as well as to reflect on the horrific events that took place 16 years earlier. “We have a new generation that wasn’t even born 16 years ago on 9/11,” said Fire Chief Mark Tetreault. He also spoke about how the incredible courage and professionalism that is required of firefighters was shaken on 9/11. “When we respond to a fire, none of us believe this will be their last alarm – 9/11 was different,” said Tetreault.
He recognized the efforts of Steve Buscemi and Bob Beckwith. Before his days of Hollywood stardom, Buscemi had been a New York City firefighter from 1980-1984 with Ladder Company 55. Tetreault said that in the days after 9/11, Buscemi returned to the Fire Department to assist with the cleanup and rescue efforts. Tetreault said Beckwith still responded to the World Trade Center despite retiring from the Fire Department seven years earlier. Beckwith went on to be pictured standing beside then-President George W. Bush during Bush’s famous bullhorn speech at Ground Zero on Sept. 14, 2001.
Tetreault also recalled how New York’s mayoral primary election, which was scheduled for Sept. 11, was postponed because of the day’s events. “On 9/11, there was no race, there were no Republicans, there were no Democrats – we were all Americans,” he said. Police Chief David Breen spoke about his time leading the Police Department since being promoted to chief in 2010 by then-Town Administrator William Gustus. “We’re fortunate to work here,” said Breen, adding that there are several individuals in town who have “made this job bet-
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Officer Patrick Curran is shown with AJ and Isabella King at the Town of Lynnfield’s Second Annual First Responders ceremony on the 16th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks Monday Morning. (Advocate photo by Ross Scabin)
Pioneers clip Newburyport in season opener, 32-0
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Jason Ndansi drives down the field for one of his two touchdown during the Pioneers’ massive 32-0 blowout against Newburyport in their season opener at Lynnfield High Friday, September 8. See story and photo highlights inside on page 9. (Advocate photo by Dave Sokol)