Above, The Dalles City Police, a state trooper and firefighters share a moment of silence during Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue’s annual Sept. 11 ceremony last Friday, which marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks. At top, retired Mid-Columbia Firefighter Clifford Smith stands next to the memorial display he assisted in making, along with retired Captain Bill Wolfe and retired Lt. Joel Brown, from steel of the towers that fell on Sept. 11, 2001. For a free slideshow of the ceremony, visit columbiagorgenews.com.  

Gary Elkinton photos