The New York City Fire Department Memorial Bell, one of five used in various ceremonies across the country, sits by the Memorial Beam in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens during the Patriot Day 2011 ceremony, the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2011 terrorist attacks. The bell commemorates the men, women and K9 dogs who lost their lives acting as the first responders of the World Trade Center destruction. - The New York City Fire Department Memorial Bell, one of five used in various ceremonies across the country, sits by the Memorial Beam in the Lejeune Memorial Gardens during the Patriot Day 2011 ceremony, the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2011 terrorist attacks. The bell commemorates the men, women and K9 dogs who lost their lives acting as the first responders of the World Trade Center destruction.
Col. Daniel J. Lecce, the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding officer, reads a letter, written to the MCB Camp Lejeune commanding officer, to Josie Martin from the mother of a swimmer Martin rescued Sept. 9 at Lejeune Hall aboard the base. Martin revived a 14-year-old boy after he passed out and fell in the deep end of the Area 2 Pool July 6 aboard the base. Martin received the commendation for meritorious civilian service for her lifesaving efforts. - Col. Daniel J. Lecce, the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding officer, reads a letter, written to the MCB Camp Lejeune commanding officer, to Josie Martin from the mother of a swimmer Martin rescued Sept. 9 at Lejeune Hall aboard the base. Martin revived a 14-year-old boy after he passed out and fell in the deep end of the Area 2 Pool July 6 aboard the base. Martin received the commendation for meritorious civilian service for her lifesaving efforts.