HASTINGS, Neb. ( NCN ) - A large silver bell rang out in groups of five times to commemorate the fallen victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago.

Hastings first responders, city officials and members of the community gathered Thursday morning at New Hope Baptist Church to hold a ceremony remembering the day of Sept. 11, 2001.

American flags were held among the church pews by members of the Hastings Fire Department and Rescue Honor Guard.

HFR Lt. Joe Hermann rang the bell five times for each significant event that day that led to the death of almost 3,000 individuals.

8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 crashes into the North World Trade Center

9:03 a.m. - United Flight 175 crashes into the South World Trade Center

9:37 a.m. - American Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon

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