Bridgewater Patch Prepares to Commemorate 9/11

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, with people around the country remembering what has been called our generation’s "Day that Will Live in Infamy."

In honor, and remembrance, of the tragedy that changed the country, we will be presenting stories each day leading up to Sept. 11 that honor local firefighters who helped out in rescue efforts, remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day, and recall memories of students who were too young to really understand the ramifications of the attacks.

Check back here for your list of exactly what is coming on each day, and please read each story to remember and honor one of the biggest tragedies the country has seen in the last decade.

• Sept. 1: We have chosen one photo from the site that we believe shows off a great feature of this country since Sept. 11, and our pick is one of , returning from service in Afghanistan.
• Sept. 2: Today, we remember those Bridgewater residents who lost their lives in the Twin Towers.
• Sept. 3: We present a gallery of photos submitted by residents of the Twin Towers before they fell.
• Sept. 4: Former Bridgewater resident, and former  member, John Kazan was serving as a firefighter in New York City on Sept. 11, and was one of the first responders—he talks about what the day was like. 
• Sept. 5: seniors talk about their memories of Sept. 11, and how their lives have changed since that day.
• Sept. 6: The school district has evaluated its curriculum for teaching Sept. 11 to its students, and we give information on how they share this piece of history with their students who are now living through the after-effects of the tragedy. 
• Sept. 7: Former New York City firefighter Jim Murray, who was then a volunteer with the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company, was working for the Army Corps of Engineers and watched the towers burn—he captured the scene in photographs.
• Sept. 8: The Martinsville Volunteer Fire Co. got involved in the rescue efforts, sending donated water to rescue dogs at Ground Zero. Firefighters reminisce about what it was like to help out, and the scene in New York City during the week following.
• Sept. 9: The police department is dealing with changes in communication and training since Sept. 11 to better understand how to deal with possible acts of terrorism—we talk about the changes they have made. And county residents talk about how their lives have changed since Sept. 11 in a special You Said It. 
• Sept. 10: County residents speak on video about their memories of Sept. 11, and how the day changed their lives.
• Sept. 11: The township is holding a ceremony commemorating the 10-year anniversary, as is the North Branch Volunteer Fire Company and Somerset County. We present coverage of all three ceremonies.