Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division commemorated 9/11 with a ceremony Thursday. During the ceremony, participants honored first responders and those who gave their lives during the Global War on Terrorism.
Col. Gerald Nunziato, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, stated, “Today we honor the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who lost their lives on American soil.”
Nunziato went on to say, “We are here because the mission isn’t complete. We are here because the cost of freedom is never paid in full. We are here to honor those who gave their lives.”
The ceremony included the placing of a wreath, the playing of Taps, and a three-round volley from a firing detail.