Members of the local the Hudson Fire Department, Police Department, local scouts, the Hudson American Legion, VFW, Hudson Lions Club, Town staff and officials gathered for the annual 9-11 Observance at the Benson Park memorial on Thursday evening, Sept. 11. Alvirne High School’s B-Naturals and the Air Force JrROTC where also in attendance and participating in the ceremony. A dedication for the Firefighters Memorial also took place just before the service. The 9-11 memorial is an iron beam taken from the World Trade Center where thousands lost their lives during the tragic event in 2001. Photos by Chris Paul