The Chicago Fire Department marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Wednesday morning outside the Engine 42 fire station on the city’s Near North Side.
Firefighter Donald York Jr. puts up the American flag across two ladder trucks as the Chicago Fire Department marks the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2024, outside the Engine 42 fire station in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Battalion Chief Jake Jakubec rings the ceremonial bell as Chicago Fire Department and elected officials mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a memorial tribute on Sept. 11, 2024, outside Engine 42 fire station in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Fire Department and elected officials mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during a memorial tribute, Sept. 11, 2024, outside the Engine 42 fire station in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Mayor Brandon Johnsonn and Chicago firefighters mark the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, during a memorial tribute on Sept. 11, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Former Chicago fire department Captain George Rabiela, who volunteered to assist in New York City after 9/11 touches a memorial decal on his motorcycle on Sept. 11, 2024. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)
Firefighter George Mac prepares to fold up the American flag following a ceremony marking the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Sept. 11, 2024, outside the Engine 42 fire station in Chicago. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)