(Middletown, NY)- Senator John J. Bonacic (R/C/I-Mt. Hope) attended two solemn 9/11 remembrance ceremonies yesterday in Sullivan County and Orange County. The first event was held at the Smallwood/Mongaup Valley Firehouse in the Town of Bethel. Senator Bonacic delivered remarks at this event and spoke of the bravery and sacrifice of those who lost their lives 15 years ago. Later in the day, Senator Bonacic attended and delivered remarks at Orange County’s Annual Patriot Day Remembrance ceremony held at Thomas Bull Memorial Park in the Town of Hamptonburgh. This event honors the lives of those Orange County residents who lost their lives on 9/11 as well as those in the armed services who have lost their lives since 9/11. Senator Bonacic spoke at this ceremony as well, and again honored the sacrifice of those who lost their lives, as well honoring the sacrifice of the families who have lost loved ones.