PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Sixteen-year-old Shelby Graves recited an emotional poem she wrote about keeping the porch light on for a firefighter father who died in the World Trade Center.

Chinese teacher Phoebe Yi shared how the world reacted to the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Juan Urieta read a piece by fellow student Kyle Anderson.

English teacher Michelle Shasho was one of several speakers to share stories of how the events of 9/11 impacted their lives.

Veterinary science teacher Vanessa Giammanco shared her story of being a junior in high school in New York at the time of the attack on the World Trade Center.

A lone candle was left burning to symbolize how the events of 9/11 will never be forgotten.

Cheryl Gallagher, pictured with her dog Sekou, is a member of Sarasota K9 Search and Rescue.

Gary Reinstrom played “Amazing Grace” to close the ceremony.

Kerri Ranck rang the freedom bell throughout the ceremony.

Braden River math teacher and football coach Bob Sloman was a freshman in college at Florida State on Sept. 11, 2001.

Members of Braden River’s drama department reenacted the scene from President George W. Bush’s visit to Emma Booker Elementary in Sarasota.

Sarah Schoeffel was one of several students who shared poems they had written in honor of Sept. 11, 2001.