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An American flag waves in the wind during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. The flag was draped between two fire truck ladders to honor the first responders who lost their lives after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Spencer J. Slocum)

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An American flag waves in the wind during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. The flag was draped between two fire truck ladders to honor the first responders who lost their lives after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer J. Slocum)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard lower the flag to half-staff during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001 (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Spencer J. Slocum)

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Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard lower the flag to half-staff during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001 (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Spencer J. Slocum)

Airmen of Joint Base Andrews salute the flag during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001(U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Spencer J. Slocum)

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Airmen of Joint Base Andrews salute the flag during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001(U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Spencer J. Slocum)

A group of Airmen hold the flag during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

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A group of Airmen hold the flag during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

The 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews flies over the 9/11 memorial ceremony on JBA Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

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The 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews flies over the 9/11 memorial ceremony on JBA Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Noah Sudolcan)

Joint Base Andrews Airmen hold a flag taut during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

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Joint Base Andrews Airmen hold a flag taut during the 9/11 memorial ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 11, 2019. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Slocum)

11th Mission Support Group Airmen climb stairs on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 9, 2019. Participants climbed up and down stairs on base to commemorate the number of stairs first responders had to climb in the World Trade Center towers during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer J. Slocum)

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11th Mission Support Group Airmen climb stairs on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 9, 2019. Participants climbed up and down stairs on base to commemorate the number of stairs first responders had to climb in the World Trade Center towers during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer J. Slocum)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel C. Werner, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, leads opening remarks at the stair climb event on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 9, 2019. Participants climbed up and down stairs on base to commemorate the number of stairs first responders had to climb in the World Trade Center towers during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer J. Slocum)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel C. Werner, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, leads opening remarks at the stair climb event on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 9, 2019. Participants climbed up and down stairs on base to commemorate the number of stairs first responders had to climb in the World Trade Center towers during the 9/11 attacks in 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer J. Slocum)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

More than 100 military and civilian base personnel and local officials took part in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at Heritage Park here to honor the victims and first responders of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

“2,996 people died because of 19 terrorists,” said Col. Andrew M. Purath, 11th Wing and JBA commander. “I don’t want those numbers to just become statistics.”

Those in attendance paid their respects with a moment of silence and a salute, as Tech. Sgt. Michael P. Ramos, U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band trumpeter, performed “To the Colors” and “Taps.”

“It’s important that we don’t forget,” said Chief Master Sgt. Thomas C. Daniels, 11th Wing and JBA command chief. “We have to remind ourselves that we suffered this tragedy, and that we can come together to remember that.”

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