- December 4, 2025
Candles are lit in remembrance of 9/11 during the memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Guests salute in remembrance of 9/11 at the memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Guests holding candles for the memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Candles were lit during the candlelight memorial service. Photos by Hannah Hodge
The Palm Coast Fire Department honor guard holds candles. Photo by Hannah Hodge
A Palm Coast Fire Department honor guard member lights candles. Photo by Hannah Hodge
FCSO Commdr. Kenny Goncalves sings at the candlelight memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Saluting the flag in remembrance of 9/11. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Palm Coast Fire Lt. Brandon Davis rings the bell at the candlelight memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
Joseph Papalina and Ellen Werner at the candlelight memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
A drummer marches up to the front stage at the candlelight memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
The honor guard post the colors at the candlelight memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
The bass drum used for the candlelight memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
A firefighter salutes in remembrance of 9/11 at the memorial service. Photo by Hannah Hodge
The Palm Coast Fire Department held its annual 9/11 Candlelight Vigil at Heroes Memorial Park on Thursday, Sept. 11.
The event commemorated the 24th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. It was open to the public, and attendees all received candles.
“Nearly a quarter century later, 9/11 is a day that we will always remember, not only as proud firefighters, but as proud Americans,” said Palm Coast Fire Chief Kyle Berryhill in a news release. “We’re proud to be able to have this event each year to reflect and honor all of those that we lost on that day, as well as the thousands that have died since due to illnesses deriving from the recovery efforts.”
