Mayors Recall 9/11, Call For Silent Rememberance Sunday

Brianna Gibbs/KMXT

Sunday marks a full decade since the devastating terrorist attacks on September 11^th, 2001. In tribute to the 10 year anniversary of that fateful day, Kodiak Island Borough Mayor Jerome Selby said the borough assembly adopted a proclamation calling for an island-wide moment of silence at 9 a.m. on Sunday.

— (September 11 1: :36 sec "Well the proclamation … declared war on us.")

Selby said he vividly remembers the morning of the attacks.

— (September 11 2: :31 sec "I remember waking … rest of your life.")

He said even though Kodiak is very far away from where the attacks occurred, the effects were definitely felt by the community.

— (September 11 3: :25 sec "You know the reality … in Kodiak as well.")

City of Kodiak Mayor Carolyn Floyd said Kodiak has definitely seen some changes as a result of 9/11.

— (September 11 4: :16 sec "Oh yes we’ve changed … to the plane.")

She said the city plans to hold a minute of silence on the 10-year anniversary as well.

Petty Officer First Class Sara Francis said the Coast Guard Base Kodiak plans on having a flag raising ceremony at 8 a.m. on that day.