Photos By Joe Gigli

Mount Arlington - The Borough of Mount Arlington, held a memorial service and candle light vigil on Monday September 24, 2001, hosted by the Mayor and Council of Mt. Arlington honoring the victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, and Pennsylvania, on Tuesday September 11, 2001. (above left) (front to back) Georgiana Farnsworth, of Mount Arlington, and Valerie Gresham, Mount Arlington Alliance Officer; during the services. (above right) Mikaela Reilly gets a helping hand from her dad Michael. (right) The Mount Arlington Fire Department, stand at attention during the National Anthem.

Mount Arlington
Unites With Candle Light Vigil

Mount Arlington - Over 200 residents arrived at the Borough Municipal building on Monday September 24, 200l. They gathered lighting candles to honor the victims, and heroes of the tragic terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington, and Pennsylvania.

Photos by Joe Gigli

(above left) Mount Arlington residents (l-r) Anita Frank; Beth Wark; Sheila Weingast; and Ronni Salim; join in lighting candles as they listen to the prayers by the clergy who attended. (above right) "It seemed to take 15 minutes to forever to get out" say Borough resident Roberta Cozine, as she reflects and shares her moments of leaving World Trade Center tower 2 from the 48th floor to safety, on September 11, 2001.

(above left) United we stand, during this tragic time. (right) Barbara Reilly, of Mount Arlington, helps her daughters Caitlyn and Mikaela, light their candles. In the background are (l-r) Bill Joseph, Town Crier; and Barbara's husband Michael look on. (below left) Eugene Zega, Jr. of Mount Arlington; is one of many residents singing "God Bless America" during the evening memorial service.

The Borough of Mount Arlington will be hosting a blood drive on Friday October 19, 2001 at the 4 points Sheraton Hotel from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM. All Residents from the borough and surrounding towns are Welcome.