Dover base remains vigilant 20 years after 9/11 attacks
DOVER — Two decades later, the significance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks hasn’t been lost, Master Sgt. Chuck Broadway said from Dover Air Force Base’s 436th Airlift Wing Public …
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Young military members, while not witnesses to 9/11, still answer call to serve
Millions across the country will be remembering 9/11 this weekend, marking 20 years since terrorists hijacked and crashed four planes, killing …
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Harrington paramedic, first ‘dumbfounded’ by 9/11 attacks, answered call to serve
HARRINGTON — Escorted by police, they sped up the New Jersey Turnpike toward New York City, ready to assist in any way possible. A line of …
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Ground Zero hero: Lewes couple’s 9/11 memorial honors firefighter son
LEWES — Roger and Carol Whitford’s residence on Minos Conaway Road is home to two canine rescues, Cagney and Lacey — and numerous …
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Events
DOVER — Hearts were heavy at the Air Mobility Command Museum on Saturday morning as service members, first responders, Delaware officials and civilians gathered for an annual 9/11 memorial …
Now & Then
Now: September 2021
The next generation: Delaware educators explain importance of 9/11 in current curriculum
MIDDLETOWN — Since many students were born after the tragic events of 9/11 and as the nation gets further and further away from that infamous date, shared stories in classrooms of “where were you when the towers fell” are not common.
Sports roared back at Dover's Monster Mile 12 days after attacks
DOVER — Two decades later, Jim Hosfelt choked up continues to get choked up at the searing memory.
“I still get emotional when I think about it,” he said, recalling 12 days after …
Blood donations in Delaware thrived following 9/11
DOVER — Lynda Letts was scheduled to work at the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s Christiana center at 2 p.m. Sept. 11, 2001.
Before she left her home though, a neighbor ran across the street, …
Delaware firefighters recall ‘shock,’ ‘anger’ following 9/11 attacks
DOVER — For those old enough, there’s no forgetting 9/11.
And as the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States grew near, Warren Jones could attest to that.
Then: September 2001
Downstate students react with shock, horror
DOVER - More than two hours after planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, some students at local schools were just becoming aware of the magnitude of the situation.Some …
American spirits lifted at Dover Downs
DOVER - In the grass behind the front straightaway of Dover Downs International Speedway Sunday sat Ned Hart's recreational vehicle.Mr. Hart, a resident of Hamilton, Mass., who attends seven NASCAR …
Donors line up to give blood
DOWNSTATE - The terrorist attacks in New York and Washington have left hospitals needing blood to treat the unknown number of injured people.At the Blood Bank of Delaware Eastern Shore on Saulsbury …
'We'll go and do our best': Downstate medics heed call for help
DOVER - A line of 21 ambulances from Kent and Sussex counties were escorted by police to southern New Jersey Tuesday afternoon to help bring relief to the rescue efforts in New York City.In all, 63 …
Recollections
'That infamous day': Delaware State News readers reflect on where they were Sept. 11, 2001
Readers shared the following recollections with the Delaware State News on where they were and how they learned about the attacks on America Sept. 11, 2001.Leaving D.C. that dayI worked in …
Dover AFB master sergeant recounts 9/11 support
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE — This year marks the 20th anniversary of the day four aircraft were hijacked and used to kill thousands of Americans.
While the events of 9/11 still resonate with millions, for one Dover Air Force Base member, that day, and the days that followed, changed his life as a leader and as an airman.
20 years later: A chief remembers 9/11
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. -- Where were you on Sept. 11, 2001 at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time?The ability to recall where you were and what you were doing on specific dates as history …
From the nation
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Throughout the month of September, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith attended key events in Washington, DC, and New York, celebrating AmeriCorps' …
Today in History
Today is Saturday, Oct. 7, the 280th day of 2023. There are 85 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Oct. 7, 1991, University of Oklahoma law …
A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has ruled one of the 9/11 defendants too mentally ill to stand trial, after a military medical panel found that the man’s abuse in CIA custody years earlier has …
A military medical panel has concluded that one of the five 9/11 defendants held at Guantanamo Bay has been rendered delusional and psychotic by the torture he underwent years ago while in CIA …
'We'll go and do our best': Downstate medics heed call for help
DOVER - A line of 21 ambulances from Kent and Sussex counties were escorted by police to southern New Jersey Tuesday afternoon to help bring relief to the rescue efforts in New York City.In all, 63 …
Downstate students react with shock, horror
DOVER - More than two hours after planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, some students at local schools were just becoming aware of the magnitude of the situation.Some …
Delaware officials respond quickly, organize support efforts
DOVER - As New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, reeled from terrorist attacks Tuesday, Delaware officials put the state on alert and started mobilizing support for the rescue efforts. As news of …
Donors line up to give blood
DOWNSTATE - The terrorist attacks in New York and Washington have left hospitals needing blood to treat the unknown number of injured people.At the Blood Bank of Delaware Eastern Shore on Saulsbury …
Local games get wiped out
DOWNSTATE - It's only a game. That adage was put into perspective Tuesday in the wake of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, D.C., as local athletic fields were empty of their normal …
9/11: 20 years later in photos
Sgt. Doug Poore, Kent County paramedic, listens to directions on the ambulance convoy which left the fire school to assist with the victims of the Terrorist attack.
Svea Osmundson, 13, leans against her mother, Candy Osmundson, for support as they listen to the news. The pair is waiting to give blood at the blood bank. Bad news continued to come in with the reports of buildings surrounding the trade center collapsing.
EMS personel from Lewes, Charlie Arnold, EMT; Harry Caswell, EMT; and Frank Shade, captain EMT, prepare to leave after being briefed at the fire school. Twenty-one ambulances escorted by state troopers left the fire school to join more in Wilmington to aid victims in New Jersey.
Gov. Ruth Ann Minner gives address from DEMA headquarters in Smyrna.
Airmen Zapata and Everett do 100% ID checks at Dover Air Force Base on Tuesday morning as a precaution for terrorism.
Dover High School Principal Bob Adams gets students ready to load onto their buses as Dover HS early dismissal as part of precautions do to the terrorist activity in DC and NY. Students pictured: Jabdace Ym Dixon, Toni Jackson, Tucisha Mullen, Christine Leo and Lamur Trower.
Donna Y. Smith, donor services for the Blood Bank in Dover, draws blood from volunteer donor Mark Reynolds of Magnolia. Hundreds of people responded for the call for blood by the blood bank. More is needed, especially O neg.
Jeffery Eisenbrey, president of State Fire chiefs association, on left and James L Cubbage, president of DVFA, unveil a memorial wreath to the fallen NYC fireman at the 81 annual DVFA memorial service held at the Dover Sheraton on Friday.
Master Sgt. Darnell Watson, Senior Master Sgt. David Williams , Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Desilet and Master Sgt. Jeffery McClish carry a folded flag after a ceremony.
At DEMA headquarters, multiple screens track news and transit information across the state and country. At 2:59, warnings of terrorist incidents flash across the screen as well as up-to-date information.
Edie Seger, drama teacher for Caesar Rodney, adjusts the giant American flag that he mounted on the Caesar Rodney High School.
A billboard features the Twin Towers.
Mo Kovalchick of Puxsutawney, Pennsylvania; Jess Nichols, Charis Skarbek and Deb Fairman of Knoxville, Tennessee, camp out in the parking lot waiting for the race to begin.
American flags spot the stands during NASCAR.
Dale Earnhardt Jr celebrates his victory with his crew and Wilson, the ball.
Dover Downs staff member Jim McKee searches Rosemary Conn's bags at the gate for security at Dover Downs on Saturday.
From left: Georgetown chief William S. Topping, Delaware State Police Detective Gary Fournier and Wyoming Sgt. Greg Donophan during National Anthem.
From left Robert Passwaters,11, Rick Welty Jr., 14, Corey Duba, 6, and Rick Welty Sr., all from Dover, display their banner.
Robert Jones, in front, a Smyrna volunteer fireman, and Frank Sekscinski, a Bethany Beach volunteer fireman, salute the flag during the national anthem.
From left Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Desilet, Master Sgt. Jeffery McClish, Senior Master Sgt. David Williams and Master Sgt. Darrnell Watson raise the flag after service.
Staff Sgt. David Haupt, and his search dog Jacky, search at truck at DAFB 9-14-2001
The second CH 47 chinook helicopter arrives at DAFB on Wednesday with the remains of those killed in the attack on the Pentagon on Tuesday.
Jeannette Virdin, on left, and Connie Strickland, both of Dover, join hands in song at the service.
Dover Air Force Base security force search vehicles entering Dover Air Force Base.
Dover Central Middle School American history students, in Mr. Doug Bice's class, watch the president's address to the nation on Wednesday morning.
Seaford paramedic hugs son, Nathan, 6; daughter Sharron, 4; and wife Jacalyn farewell as he gets ready to join the convoy of ambulances going north to assist.
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Rick Quashne - director of security - for Dover Downs entertainment.
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Crew member - Joey Myers gives Dale jr - a flag after his victory
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Air Force honor guard - from left - AIC- Nina Roulac, Sr-airman - Bryan Hollis, A1C - Javier Perrafin , A1C - Mishandaray Etiennw,and A1C- Bryan Costerisan
John Benazet and Leland Hom of Kent Sign Company put up a God Bless America Billboard behind the Empiral Shopping Center off of Bay road on Tues morning
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Tanya Tucker sings God bless america - behind her is Lt General Lance w Lord
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Lee greenwood sings GOD blees the USA at DD
Maurice Amoyal sings the star spangled banner at the Harrington Heritage Fest. He and his wife Ruthie provided a Vocal Musical Show called Side By Side for the entertainment of the Festival goers.
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Sgt Michael C. Houder and Corp. Warren C. McGee of the Delaware State Police prepare to escort 21 ambulances and EMS crews to assist in the Rescue and treatment of Victims of the tragedy in New York
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9-17 king photo. Sign at the Road house in Midway shoping center in Lewes.
9-15 king photo. Gov Minner - rings - call home signal - for fireman at noon on the national day of mourning at the DVFAs luncheon at the Dover sheraton.
Mayor James L Hutchison, Rep Wayne Smith, Rep Joe Miro, Rep Biff Lee, DOL. Stan Taylor and Scecretary James L. Ford Jr. attend a prayor service at Leg Hall on Monday Morning. .LL
Lake Forest High School cheerleaders lead a cheer for America at the Dover Mall out door Rally on Wed evening.LL
Rep Michael N. Castle, R- Del. prays for the future and for peace for all peoples during Wed Morning Leg Hall Prayer service.LL
Fran Hutchings, Ed Hallock and Walter Feindf uphold the flag during Wed Prayer Service at Leg Hall.LL
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. recognized Patriots Day on Friday September 11 at the Main Station on Rehoboth Avenue, in Rehoboth Beach..
091113-Rehoboth Beach,DE.-9/11.flag-Rehoboth Beach Police Dept. & Vol. Fire Company show their support for Patriots Day in downtown Rehoboth Beach..Chuck Snyder / Daily Times
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
A Gathering to Remember & Hope" a ceremony remembering the 9-11-01 incidents in New York, Pennsylvania and Virgiana was held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Sunday September 11, 2011 with rain falling and finally sunny skies to a crowd of about 400 people. .Special to the Delaware State News/ …
A Gathering to Remember & Hope" a ceremony remembering the 9-11-01 incidents in New York, Pennsylvania and Virgiana was held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Sunday September 11, 2011 with rain falling and finally sunny skies to a crowd of about 400 people. .Special to the Delaware State News/ …
A Gathering to Remember & Hope" a ceremony remembering the 9-11-01 incidents in New York, Pennsylvania and Virgiana was held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Sunday September 11, 2011 with rain falling and finally sunny skies to a crowd of about 400 people. .Special to the Delaware State News/ …
091109-Oak Orchard,DE.-9.11.vigil-Carole Baldwin Unit 28 President, holds a candlelight lightstick during the ceromony. Patriots Day Ceremonies were held at American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard on Friday evening with a candlelight vigil sponsored by the Auxiliary of Post 28..Special to The News …
Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co. recognized Patriots Day on Friday September 11 at the Main Station on Rehoboth Avenue, in Rehoboth Beach..
091113-Rehoboth Beach,DE.-9/11.flag-Rehoboth Beach Police Dept. & Vol. Fire Company show their support for Patriots Day in downtown Rehoboth Beach..Chuck Snyder / Daily Times
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Wednesday September 11th, 2013, at Millsboro American Legion in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York..Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
A Gathering to Remember & Hope" a ceremony remembering the 9-11-01 incidents in New York, Pennsylvania and Virgiana was held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Sunday September 11, 2011 with rain falling and finally sunny skies to a crowd of about 400 people. .Special to the Delaware State News/ …
A Gathering to Remember & Hope" a ceremony remembering the 9-11-01 incidents in New York, Pennsylvania and Virgiana was held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Sunday September 11, 2011 with rain falling and finally sunny skies to a crowd of about 400 people. .Special to the Delaware State News/ …
A Gathering to Remember & Hope" a ceremony remembering the 9-11-01 incidents in New York, Pennsylvania and Virgiana was held at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on Sunday September 11, 2011 with rain falling and finally sunny skies to a crowd of about 400 people. .Special to the Delaware State News/ …
091109-Oak Orchard,DE.-9.11.vigil-Carole Baldwin Unit 28 President, holds a candlelight lightstick during the ceromony. Patriots Day Ceremonies were held at American Legion Post 28 in Oak Orchard on Friday evening with a candlelight vigil sponsored by the Auxiliary of Post 28..Special to The News …
Delaware State Police stand at attention as Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Taps is played by Sussex County Paramedic Director Gleen Ludtke as Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Sussex County Paramedic Lars Granholm salutes the flag as the National Anthem is played as Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
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Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Lt. Governor John Carney along with other Dignitaries stand during the playing of the National Anthem as Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11h, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
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Students from a Local school sing as Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Sussex County Paramedics present the Colors as Ceremonies were held on Monday September 11th, 2006, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York 5 years after they Fell.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Sussex County EMS Director Glenn Ludtke plays Taps as Ceremonies were held on Friday September 10th, 2004, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Flags fly in the afternoon at Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk with Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Fire Trucks and Police Vehicles on Tuesday September 11th after the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Flags fly in the afternoon at Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk with Rehoboth Beach and Lewes Fire Trucks and Police Vehicles on Tuesday September 11th after the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Friday September 10th, 2004, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Friday September 10th, 2004, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Ceremonies were held on Friday September 10th, 2004, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
A NYPD Police Captain attended the Ceremonies that were held on Friday September 10th, 2004, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
Lewes Fire Chaplain Charlie Arnold rings the Bell as Ceremonies were held on Friday September 10th, 2004, at Georgetown in Remembrance of the Disaster at the World Trade Center Towers in New York.
Special to the Delaware State News / CHUCK SNYDER
