News – Sheridan Media
Although the events of 9-11 happened in New York City, Washington DC and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the effects were felt nationwide and are still remembered in many places including Sheridan.
A crowd gathered outside of the Sheridan Fire-Rescue building on Scott Street on Thursday (September 11, 2025) for a short remembrance ceremony.
Fire Chief Gary Harnish says over the years between then and now, some of the shock value of the 9-11 attacks has diminished, and as each younger generation comes into the world, it may diminish some more like some other historical events.
He adds that doesn’t mean that those events need to be forgotten or erased.
“I think every generation probably has their own event that was very meaningful to them. My generation, I was in high school during the space shuttle disaster. Obviously I remember that very well. I was actually working here during September 11th, so I remember that very well. We just want to not forget. Let people know what our history is and if it doesn’t have that same meaning to them, unfortunately there’s probably something that will some day. We choose to continue to remember this every year and no plans to stop.”
A piece of steel from the World Trade Center debris is stationed outside of the Sheridan Fire-Rescue Building as part of a memorial.
The memorial has 343 Maltese Crosses on it.
Each one represents one of the 343 firefighters who lost their life, as a result of the 9-11 event in 2001.
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Last modified: September 12, 2025