Northern Nevadans Say They'll Never Forget Those Lost on 9/11 |

Sparks Memorial Park on C Street and Pyramid was a busy place today. Not with crowds of people but with constant visitors. The firefighters memorial there has become and iconic place for those remembering all of the first responders lost during the tragedy of the 9/11 attacks 14 years ago.

Ashley Meyers was just seven back then.

"I was getting ready for school and I remember turning on the TV which we really never did. And then there it was. It was there and it was happening right then ...and it was rough," she said today. "I mean, I didn't lose anyone myself. Not personally. But it felt like I did."

She and her mother Diana Caswell spent time looking at the flowers and flags left by community members.

"I'll just never forget all of the people lost. Never!" Caswell said.

The Silver Legacy Resort Casino took a break from business as usual today for a patriotic music break while employee Traci Adamson sang God Bless America. And both visitors and staff gathered under the dome for a moment of silence and to hear her sing.

"She's got such a beautiful voice," said Mary Reno. "It brings back all the emotions of that day."

Tracy herself said afterward that she always tries to evoke the emotions from that day without crying. It did bring memories to a lot of minds in the crowd.

"I was in Fresno," said Jim Miller. "I heard it on the radio and couldn't believe it!"

At the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, United Blood Service staged a heroes blood drive. And it was well attended.

"I always give blood on 9/11," said Kelly Anderson of Reno. "I feel like I need to because I am so grateful that I'm above ground another day."

And Chris Sneed who is a professional rock climber has his own commemorative routine.

"I climbed this rock along Highway 50 the day it happened and planted a flag. And every year I do that for everyone to see. But it's really for me. It's for me to remember the lives lost and the lives we are still losing. It's just so that I always remember...and never forget."

...THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE EASTERN SIERRA AND THE SIERRA FRONT THROUGH 300 PM PDT... At 1253 PM PDT, showers and thunderstorms are developing along the eastern Sierra and Sierra Front south of Highway 50. Thunderstorm coverage will expand northward through the afternoon. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Tahoe City, Graeagle, Kings Beach, Plumas Eureka State Park, Sonora Pass, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Boca Reservoir, Pyramid Lake, Lee Vining, Twin Lakes, Lahontan Reservoir, Incline Village, Blairsden, Doyle, and Alpine Meadows. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. If on or near a lake, be prepared to get out of the water and move indoors or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not be caught on the water in a thunderstorm. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... * CHANGES...No changes. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties. * Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm coverage and dry lightning potential will become more widespread by the afternoon into the evening. * Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds, even well away from rain cores. Gusts to around 50 mph possible today and Friday afternoon. * Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. &&