September 11, 2016 – (Above) Chicago Fire Department Commissioner Jose Santiago (saluting at far left), Mayor Rahm Emanuel, 30th Ward Alderman Ariel Reboyras, 42nd Ward Alderman Brendan Reilly, and crews of Engine 42 fire station in River North observe a minute of silence at 7:46 a.m. on Sunday, the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

“Our Chicago fire fighters answered that call also,” said Emanuel. “It wasn’t our city but it was our country. It wasn’t their fellow residents but it was their fellow citizens.”

Flags are at half-mast for the next three days at police and fire stations throughout Chicago.

(Left) Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel speaks with Fire Commissioner Jose Santiago at Engine 42 fire station in River North on Sunday. At right is 42nd Ward Alderman (and Vice Mayor) Brendan Reilly. (Click on images to view larger versions.)

(Right) Emanuel and fire fighter Brian Lane. The mayor shook hands and spoke with every crew member at Engine 42. The fire station also houses Truck 3, Squad 1, Ambulance 42 and 93.

(Left) Emanuel, with Fire Commissioner Santiago at right, speaks with reporters outside Engine 42 fire station.