On the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Coon Rapids Fire Department and local law enforcement officers gathered to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on that tragic day. Residents of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, may have noticed an increased presence on the Main St bridge overpass along Hwy 10, where uniformed personnel stood in silent remembrance, as per the Coon Rapids Police Department.
As shared in a Facebook post by the Coon Rapids Police Department, "We will never forget. Our officers along with the Coon Rapids MN Fire Department, will be on the Main St bridge over Hwy 10 throughout the day as a presence to honor the men and women killed on this day 23 years ago." The post further conveyed the enduring impact of 9/11/2001 on the community and the nation, stating that the date is "forever etched in the hearts of our community and country."