Timing is off in city planning, inaction

While much of the nation remembered the fifth anniversary of the terrible events of 9/11 Monday, from solemn memorial and prayer services to a red, white and blue balloon launch by schoolchildren, the governments of Auburn and Cayuga County seemed to have ignored the day.

While some schools, as reported on earlier this week, had programs to commemorate the day, these local governments seemed to ignore it, with the exception of a flag at half staff here or there.

No local memorial services, no gatherings for local officials to commemorate the heroism of the day or its aftermath.