Altus fire department honors fallen 9/11 responders
ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Col. Bill Spangenthal, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, speaks during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 at the base fire department. To honor the 43 fallen New York City firefighters and the 23 police officers who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001, the ceremony consisted of several memorial traditions to include prayers, a flag folding and the ringing of the final alarm. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Jesse Lopez / Released)