Remembering 9/11: It's Impact on Wayland Lingers
Last year marked a decade since the events of Sept. 11, shook the U.S. and left their mark on Wayland.
On Sept. 11, 2011, individuals in Wayland joined people around the country in remembering the 10-year anniversary of the day that changed so many lives and lingers even now, 11 years later, in vivid memories. Wayland can seem insulated from such tragedy, but, in fact, the tragedy hit very close to home. The rules changed for Wayland's emergency responders when it come to responding to calls. American Muslims, including those that attend the Islamic Center of Boston in Wayland, found themselves under a microscope and thrust into a often unpleasant spotlight. One family in Wayland found itself learning to live without a sister and daughter, who died during the attacks. And the Wayland firehouses found themselves with a reason to fly a somber…
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