September 11 Remembrance Events
Several area cities and towns are holding special events to remember the sacrifice of the brave first responders that rushed into the burning Twin Towers to save lives. They will also pause to remember those that lost their lives during the deadliest terrorists attack in history.. The attacks on September 11, 2001 caused 2,966 people to lose their lives.
If you are looking for an event to attend, here are some options for you:
HARDEMAN COUNTY
Bolivar Fire Department will be hosting the 9/11 Remembrance event beginning at 6:30 a.m. with a breakfast for first responders and local dignitaries at Backwoods Restaurant. A memorial procession will begin at 7:45 a.m. from Backwoods Restaurant to the Bolivar Fire Department. At approximately 8 a.m. the program will begin at the Bolivar Fire Department, 210 W. Jackson St., for the public.
HARDIN COUNTY
There will be a 9/11 Patriot Memorial Stair Climb on Saturday, September 13, at the Hardin County High School football stadium beginning at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
HENDERSON COUNTY
The Lexington High School Beta Club will be hosting a 9/11 Day of Remembrance and celebration of hometown heroes at the Henderson County Courthouse Lawn. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at 17 Monroe Street, Lexington.
HENRY COUNTY
The Henry County High School will be hosting a Patriot Day program in remembrance of September 11 beginning at 10 a.m. The event will be followed by a reception honoring the local emergency first responders. The program will be held at HCHS gymnasium and the 9th-12th grade students will be in attendance. Seating for first responders will be at 10 a.m. with students following. The program will begin at approximately 10:15 a.m. The location is 315 S. Wilson Street, Paris.
MADISON COUNTY
The Flags of Honor Escorts will be participating in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the World Trade Center. The first steps will be taken at 7:46 a.m. to coincide with the first plane hitting the North Tower. The event will also include broadcasting the audio from FDNY Dispatch that morning. The event will be held at the Harley-Davidson of Jackson, 326 Carriage House Drive.
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