The City of Columbus will observe the 15 year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a remembrance ceremony Sunday on the steps of City Hall.

Captain Mike Wilson, Columbus Fire Department spokesman, says the ceremony will include a broadcasted dispatch tribute to recognize the first responders and citizens that lost their lives following the attacks at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and the passengers and crew of flight 93 that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The attacks resulted in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives. The Columbus Fire and Police Color Guard will take part in the ceremony. In addition, Wilson says that a traditional tribute to fallen firefighters will also take place. He adds that area school children are also taking part…

Sunday’s ceremony will begin at promptly at 8:40 a.m. and is scheduled to last approximately 30 minutes. You are encouraged to take part.