PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. - Picatinny Arsenal observed the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks against our nation during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Picatinny 9/11 memorial located at the Visitors Center. From left, Command Sgt. Maj. Hu'Dene Wright, Acting Installation Senior Commander Col. Scott Turner, and Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Ingrid Parker salute after a wreath was placed at the memorial.
At Picatinny, there are 173 red oak memorial trees for New Jersey service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice since that day.
Thousands of Americans and citizens of other nations died from the terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
The attacks also prompted our nation to take numerous military actions. In the 13 years since Sept. 11, hundreds of thousands of armed services members have deployed to areas of armed conflict. Thousands have given the ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation and securing our future. We remember Sept. 11 and all the sacrifices of American service members who proudly served and continue to serve our nation in uniform.
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