- October 2, 2024
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Ormond Strong commemorated the events of 9/11 with a Ceremony and Remembrance Walk at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Veterans and residents came together under the Granada Bridge to honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attack, as well as all military veterans and first responders.
Veteran and Ormond Beach Resident William Lindroth attended the event to honor four friends he lost that day, all firefighters from his hometown of Freeport, New York.
During the event, the group formed a circle and were invited to share their thoughts on the day.
“The best way to honor the people lost on 9/11 is to be the people we were on Sept. 12," Ormond Strong Commander Debbie Kruck-Forrester said.
As bagpipes played during the ceremony, people spontaneously began to sing along to "God Bless America" and "Amazing Grace." After the ceremony, rain fell as the group started the Remembrance Walk across the Granada Bridge.
Ormond Strong is a nonprofit support group for local military members. Its mission is to support local soldiers in honor of veterans. It was formed in February 2015 by Kruck-Forrester when her husband Tim deployed to Afghanistan.
The group can be seen walking across the Granada Bridge daily.