That’s what Fire Chief Martin McFalls said as the city firefighters and police prepare for the 14-year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York.

The terrorist attack took the lives of thousands of people, including 343 firefighters and 72 law enforcement officers.

In addition, Marysville fire lost Lt. Jeff Thornton, who died of cancer that same day.

The fire district‘s Honor Guard will be holding a ceremony 9-11 at the Police and Firefighters Memorial at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., starting at 8:30 a.m.

Activities will include, an invocation, an address from Mayor Jon Nehring, the ringing of the bell in honor of those lost, as well as a trumpet tribute.

“This annual ceremony helps us all remember and pay tribute to those who died, as we also remember the loss of one of our own on that very same day,” Marysville Fire Chief Martin McFalls said. “As we look back on the events that took place fourteen years ago, we have a responsibility to those who gave their lives and to those who continue to fight and sacrifice for our freedom and security. Marysville is a community that will never forget.