THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY COMMEMORATES THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH

PERTH AMBOY: The City of Perth Amboy hosted a solemn ceremony to mark the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th attacks at City Hall Circle at 260 High Street. The program was led by Police Chief Larry Cattano and Fire Chief Edward Mullen, who has been at the forefront of these remembrances with special tribute to our local heroes, Isaias Rivera and Police Officer Richard Rodriguez. Like all who perished, their memories shine as beacons of courage and selflessness in our community.
Event Details Included:
Welcome: Lawrence Cattano, Chief of Police
Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, and National Anthem: Perth Amboy Fire Department Honor Guard, Javier Cruz
Invocation: Pastor Carlos Flores, Perth Amboy Police, and Fire Chaplain Corps
Remarks: 
Mayor Helmin J. Caba, City of Perth Amboy
NJ Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin, District 19
NJ Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, District 19
Edward Mullen, Fire Chief, City of Perth Amboy
Prayers as We Remember 9/11 led by Father Martin Vavrak, Commander, Perth Amboy Police and Father Krystian Burdzy, Perth Amboy Police and Fire
Chaplain Corps
Wreath Ceremony: Followed by Bell Ringing and a Moment of Silence
Song Tribute, "God Bless America" by Dorothy Carty-Daniel
21 Gun Salute and Taps: Perth Amboy Police Department 
"Amazing Grace" Sung by Jacqueline Mulligan
Benediction: Pastor Ehi Oboh, Perth Amboy Police and Fire Chaplain Corps

The city invites all community members to join in this touching tribute as we remember, reflect, and honor.

Event photos available here.