September 11, 2001, a day we will never forget. A day that shook us to our core. A day that brought us all closer to one another in loss and grief. A day that we expressed a new-found patriotism and a desire to help in any way possible. It was also a day that we learned not to take our men and women in uniform for granted; the ones who fight for liberty and justice for all.

On December 8, 2001, Pelco opened a permanent monument in memory of all of the victims of 9/11, to honor our fallen heroes, as well as a museum that displays hundreds of items donated to Pelco from the FDNY, NYPD, and Port Authority Police Department.

Every year since then, Pelco holds September 11 Observance, where hundreds of Pelco employees, honored guests, and the community can gather together to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed all they had. On Sept. 11, 2009, we attended this memorable event and witnessed the emotional ceremonies at the California Memorial, which included the lowering of the California Memorial flag to half-staff, the placing of a wreath by local fire department and police officials and honored guests, the playing of Taps, and a twenty-one gun salute. When we left we were filled with pride for our country and for our heroes. We will never forget.