Harwich Remembers Sept. 11

HARWICH --  “With each year that goes by and each new generation that is born, we face the risk that the sacrifice on Sept. 11 becomes lost in the clutter of history,” Fire Chief David LeBlanc said. 

He lauded the 750 FDNY fire and EMS personnel, countless law enforcement and others who selflessly participated in rescue efforts. 

“They knew that they might not go home, but there were still people trapped. That’s our job,” LeBlanc said, quoting from a statement by NYC Police Commissioner Sal Cassano.

 For Police Chief Kevin Considine, that day evokes very specific memories. Considine said he was a young officer assigned to dispatch and watched the attacks unfold. He had to leave to address a 911 hang up call, where he met an elderly resident. The woman explained that she was watching the coverage of the attacks and she did not feel safe, so not knowing what to do, she called 911. 

 “I assured her that she was safe and we — members of public safety — were always here for her,” Considine said.