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Remembering the Sacrifices Story by MC2 Josh Cote, NAS Sigonella Public Affairs;
n remembrance of the 20th anniversary of the events I that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, service members stationed on Naval Air Station Sigonella took part in to
two ceremonies. The first ceremony was held on NAS Sigonella in front of the command building, Sept. 10, 2021. Sailors started off the event by holding a moment of silence for all that were lost during the tragic event that day. Following that, Cmdr. Ronald Cappellini, NAS Sigonella’s executive officer, and Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, chief of staff, U.S Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/6th Fleet, gave speeches on what this day meant to them. “I am honored to be here with you today commemorating what is one of the most pivotal days in American history,” said Lacore. “Being here in Sigonella is especially moving, because who would have thought just over three weeks ago that you guys would be so instrumental in closing out the final chapter of this 20-year war? So today, on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11th, we remember those nearly 3000 Americans and citizens from over 70 other nations who lost their lives in the deadliest terrorist attack in American history.” The second ceremony was held in the city of Nissoria, Italy. Service members from multiple branches gave their time in honor of the 9/11 ceremony, Sept. 11, 2021. The ceremony held in Nissoria is one of the few 9/11 remembrance ceremonies held outside of the United States. Community members from the city were directly affected by the events that took place that day. In honor of those people, the mayor of the town had previously dedicated a plot of land for the Nissoria men and other victims that were lost that day, naming it the September 11th Park. Each year, the ceremony starts with a small parade
