Family members, friends and fellow soldiers lay a rose

Family members, friends and fellow soldiers lay a rose and light a candle at the memorial for six heroes honored during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony held at Fort Totten, N.Y., Sept. 13, 2015. The ceremony honored Lt. Col. William Polhman, Capt. Mark Whitford, Capt. Michael Mullan, Warrant Officer Ronald Bucca, Staff Sgt. Frederick Ill and Sgt. Shawn Powell, who all made the ultimate sacrifice while conducting rescue operations during the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. (Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Nicole Paese/Released)