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Pasco County unveils first permanent 9/11 memorial

September 11, 2019 By Christine Holtzman

Hundreds turned out to Tampa Premium Outlets on Sept. 7, to an event to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The event included the Memorial Mile, which attracted both runners and walkers; the unveiling of Pasco County’s first permanent 9/11 memorial; and other special moments.

Dignitaries, first responders and Rotarians pose for a group photo under the large American Flag that is being displayed on the ladder of Pasco County Fire Rescue Truck 1. (Christine Holtzman)
Aleyda Gonzalez, left, smiles at her boyfriend, Paul Faris, after completing the 9/11 Memorial Mile. The Wesley Chapel residents were there to honor Faris’ friend, Rocco ‘Nino’ Gargano (photo seen pinned to Faris’ shirt), who worked for the financial service firm Cantor Fitzgerald, on the 104th floor of the North Tower. Gargano was one of the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees who died in the terrorist attack.
After coming in first place at the inaugural 9/11 Memorial Mile, 15-year-old Jeremiah Loo, of Wesley Chapel, catches his breath, before heading to the refreshment area. Those taking part were welcome to refuel their energy with fruit, water, bagels, croissants, muffins and more.

 

 

 

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