ROCKFORD, Ill. — First responders gathered on Thursday to honor the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Members of the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office hosted an event at the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial to honor the lives lost.

Interim Rockford Fire Department Chief Brian Carlson gave a speech during the yearly ceremony. The Sheriff's Office said in a post on socials to "take a moment today to pause, visit the memorial and remember the lives lost and the bravery that was shown on that day."

Tune in to 13 WREX's newscasts tonight for continued coverage of 9/11 memorials today in the Rockford area.

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