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IMAGE GALLERY: World Trade Center Steel in Natick

A steel beam from the World Trade Center was used in a ceremony honoring victims of the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks.

By Justin Saglio
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September 12, 2012

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Volunteers fire rifles into the air as part of the ceremony.

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Volunteers fire rifles into the air as part of the ceremony.

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John Kurtz, a resident at a local nursing home, rode his scooter through Natick to touch the piece of steel. "It was the least I could do," Kurtz said.

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Natick firefighters pose with the twisted steel recovered from the World Trade Center.

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Bob Canning rests his hand on the piece of steel which will become a part of the Natick VFW's Killed in Action memorial.

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Local residents attended the ceremony at the VFW, holding American flags while paying their respects.

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Natick firefighters salute as taps is played during the ceremony.

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