HASTINGS, Neb. – A large silver bell rang out in groups of five times to commemorate the fallen victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks 24 years ago. 

Hastings first responders, city officials, and members of the community gathered Thursday morning at New Hope Baptist Church to hold a ceremony remembering the day of Sept. 11, 2001. 

American flags were held among the church pews by members of the Hastings Fire and Rescue Honor Guard. 

HFR Lieutenant Joe Hermann rang the bell five times for each significant event that day that led to the death of almost 3,000 individuals. 

8:46 a.m. - American Flight 11 crashes into the North World Trade Center
9:03 a.m. - United Flight 175 crashes into the South World Trade Center
9:37 a.m. - American Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon
9:59 a.m. - The South WTC Tower collapses
10:03 a.m. - United Flight 93 crashes into a field near Shanksville, PA
10:28 a.m. - The North WTC Tower collapses

District 33 State Sen. Dan Lonowski delivered the ceremonial address, and first offered support for Charlie Kirk and his family, after he was killed at a speaking event in Utah on Wednesday.

Lonowski recalled how 9/11 brought people and communities closer together after the terrorist attack.

"Today by pausing to reflect and share these stories, we ensure their legacy endures," said Lonowski. "We commit ourselves to a world built on hope rather than hatred, and understanding rather than division."

"Neighborhoods, cities, and even the entire nation found strength in community and compassion. This unity is a powerful legacy that continues to guide us. It brought us together like never before." said Lonowski.

The ceremony ended with the retiring of the colors, and with a message to never forget.

Watch the full bell tolling ceremony in the video player above, and an abbreviated version in the player below.