Dunkirk ceremony honors fallen heroes on 9/11

September 11, 2026

City of Dunkirk Fire Chief Nicholas Barter encapsulated the meaning of a ceremony Friday morning at Dunkirk Fire Headquarters with a simple statement. “For us, yesterday is history. Tomorrow is an opportunity,” Barter said. “Today,…

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