Friday marks 14 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks and ceremonies and memorials are being held in Boston to remember those who lost their lives in the attack.
Mass. Gov. Charlie Baker Governor began the morning by attending a wreath-laying ceremony at Boston's public garden. The event was held in the area of the 9/11 Contemplative Garden. Following the ceremony there was the reading of names of some of the Sept. 11 victims from or with ties to Massachusetts.
At 9:30 a.m., the Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery was scheduled to be given to someone risked their life to try and help others. Madeline Amy Sweeney was one of the flight attendants on Flight 11, which was hijacked after leaving Logan airport.
This year's recipient was Albeiro Gomez of Worcester, a livery driver who thwarted the kidnapping of a mother and her daughter by an armed suspect last year.
Past recipients of the award include Carlos Arredondo, who jumped into action to help during the Boston Marathon attacks.
The public was also invited to join the crew of USS Constitution, which commemorated the day at the head of dry dock one in Charlestown Navy Yard.
The Constitution's 74th commanding officer gave opening remarks at 8:15 a.m. and throughout the morning Constitution crew members were scheduled to fire one-gun salutes near USS Cassin Young along pier one in Charlestown Navy Yard and playing taps aboard Constitution.
There will also be a day-long blood drive going on at Fenway Park. It began at 7 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m.
