'It could have been me running to a burning building' - why 9/11 needs to be remembered

A service is being held in Devon this weekend to remember Steven Lawn who died 20 years ago in 9/11.

The permanent memorial in Exmouth's Phear Park
Author: Andrew KayPublished 10th Sep 2021
Last updated 10th Sep 2021

A metal girder from the South Tower has been brought to Exmouth and set in resin and granite to form a permanent memorial in Phear Park.

The World Trade towers housed 430 companies at the time and 67 Brits lost their lives.

The annual service, now co-organised by firefighter Nathan Lapwood is said to mean a lot to Steven's family - who still attend, despite moving from the area.

Firefighters will also remember the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the attacks.

A silence will be held at 1.43pm at the memorial to mark the first impact.

The World Trade towers housed 430 companies at the time and 67 Brits lost their lives.

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