09/11/2026
This morning, the Roselle community gathered at Fire Headquarters for a solemn 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. Led by Fire Chief Adrian Perez and Mayor Donald Shaw, members of the Borough Council, Police Department and civic leaders came together to pay tribute to the lives lost and reflect on the strength of the community.
The ceremony featured a moving reflection from Borough Council President Cindy Thomas, who shared how she narrowly avoided being at the World Trade Center that morning. The Fire Department paid special tribute to 23 Roselle firefighters who rushed to NYC to assist in rescue and recovery efforts, presenting each with a custom wooden plaque hand-crafted by Former Chief Christopher Laba.
With active participation from local JROTC members, the morning proved that 25 years later, the bravery of our heroes is remembered and Roselle’s promise to remains as strong as ever.
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