Jackson 9/11
West Tennesseans gathered to remember those lives lost on September 11, 2001 along with the heroic actions of the first responders and men and women of the military. “I think it’s an honor and a privilege to be able to do this especially in light of the suffering and our military people in defense of our country,” said Jackson resident, Bill Hardin. The ceremony took place in a park in North Jackson where community leaders, Boy Scouts and West Tennessee residents paid homage to the significance of sacrifices made. “It brought everybody together in a sense and brought everybody to a state that still stands today as you can see all these people here,” said Jackson resident, Forrest White, 16. White, just 6-years-old when the attacks occurred, said the day of the attack he knew something was different. “I remember being at home and wondering why I was there. My dad is a preacher so I was (like) why are we home,” said White. Many in attendance recounted where they were when the attacks occurred. “I was actually at work. I was a waitress. I was in college. I just remember watching at home. I was watching getting ready for work. The whole day was in disbelief,” said Jackson resident, Andrea Maxwell. Jackson Police Chief Gill Kendrick said more important than remembering where we were on the deadly day is where we are now. “It helps me to remember and really spend time with friends and family and not take things for granted and I hope it affects everybody that way,” said Maxwell.
