Watch Hill firefighters joined local Firefighters and other First Responders from throughout the area yesterday to participate in a 9/11 Memorial Procession that began on Ward Avenue and passed under the American Flag raised between Watch Hill Ladder 104 and Westerly Ladder 1 before proceeding through the center of town to the Westerly Town Hall where a short ceremony was held.
A quiet ceremony was held this morning at the 9/11 Memorial at the Watch Hill Fire Station.
The memorial consists of five red, white, and blue fire hydrants surrounding a piece of steel that was salvaged from Ground Zero at the World Trade Center. The plague on the Memorial reads;
This piece of steel is a historical artifact that was salvaged from the World Trade Center following the attacks against ... (Full Story & Photos)
Our Department Chaplain, the Reverend Doctor Clayton "Cal" Lord, of the Central Baptist Church in Westerly, writes a weekly column for the local newspaper.
His article this week recounts a recent incident that occurred while Pastor Cal was volunteering with the Duty Crew in Squad 100 and was returning from an emergency medical response.
The Watch Hill Fire Department continues to urge all members and residents to monitor Tropical Henri as it moves through our area. As of now there are no mandatory evacuation orders in effect but we urge all residents to remain off the roads and allow emergency crews to properly assess damage. Please be prepared for any extended power outages. We will continue to provide updates as needed.... (Full Story & Photos)
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