BAY RIDGE — A 9/11 vigil was held at American Veterans Memorial Pier (69th Street and Shore Road) to pay tribute to those that lost their lives nearly a quarter of a century ago. 

American flags lined the pier, as hundreds of community members showed face, along with elected leaders, law enforcement officials and service members, on a crisp, clear evening 23 years to the day after the single largest loss of life resulting from a foreign attack on American soil took place.     

The 45-minute event was presented by Councilmember Justin Brannan, State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, State Sen. Iwen Chu and NIA Community Services Network. It was supported by Investors Foundation, NYC Ferry and NYC Parks.