Somerville honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Saturday with a candlelight vigil with Somerville police and firefighters along the Community Path in Somerville this Saturday evening.

City residents, officials, firefighters and police gathered at the Cedar Street entrance of the Community Path with candles and a procession to Davis Square, where a ceremony will be held at Somerville’s 9/11 Memorial, located at the center island in the square opposite Mike’s Restaurant.

“Nine years ago we witnessed some of the greatest tragedy along with some of the greatest heroism in American history,” Curtatone said. “We hold this vigil to pay tribute to the thousands who lost their lives on that day.”
Bagpiper Patrick McDonnell led the procession. Honor guards from both Somerville police and firefighters also take part. Father Thomas Corcoran from St. Catherine’s and St Ann’s parishes offered an invocation and benediction at the memorial.