Remembering 911 Through First Responders

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Twenty-five years after 9/11, Santa Barbara gathered in solemn tribute at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens, honoring nearly 3,000 lives lost and the heroes who answered the call. First responders, community leaders, and dignitaries paid tribute through a moving ceremony featuring a joint color guard, the National Anthem, and heartfelt speeches from Sheriff Bill Brown, Fire Chief Chris Mailes, and Chief Garrett Huff. Brown spotlighted Rick Rescorla’s selfless courage, while Mailes detailed how 9/11 reshaped firefighter safety and training nationwide. Huff remembered the 343 FDNY firefighters who perished and the lasting health toll on responders, yet also celebrated the unity forged that day — a spirit he says still resonates. The event closed with tradition: Last Alarm, a bell toll, a 21-gun salute, and a flyover — a powerful reminder to honor the past and carry forward the legacy of service. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b4c2c1ad05dc719