Irish Mayor Pays Tribute During Visit To 9/11 Memorial

Kerry County Mayor John Sheahan shakes hands with a man after laying a wreath at the south reflecting pool.
Kerry County Mayor, John Sheahan and his wife lay a wreath at the south pool. Photo by Jin Lee.

The Lens: Capturing Life and Events at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum is a photography series devoted to documenting moments big and small that unfold at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

The View: Mayor of Kerry County Council, John Sheahan, and his wife Mairéad toured the 9/11 Memorial this morning, stopping at the Survivor Tree in reflection and laying a wreath in remembrance at the south pool.

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