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9/11 VIDEO: Let There Be Peace on Earth

In the garden, choir provides comfort to images of a community gathered in remembrance.

The Vocal Chamber Chorus of Livingston High School performs “Let There Be Peace on Earth,” a fitting hymn of hope, strength and love during Sunday evening’s . Andy Anderson, who responded to Ground Zero with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, photographed the images of the families, friends, neighbors – the community – coming together in remembrance of the seven Livingston residents who died on Sept. 11. 

“Ten years ago, in the face of this tragedy, Livingston came together, neighbors helping neighbors, reconnecting with each other and helping each other heal,” Mayor Rudy Fernandez said at the ceremony held in the 9/11 Living Memorial Garden. “Let’s use today to strengthen that spirit of community.”

Photographs: Andy Anderson. Music: LHS Vocal Chamber Chorus. Video: Marilyn Joyce Lehren.

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