Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, September 11th, 2014, Clarksville Fire Rescue will hold the annual ceremony honoring fallen firefighters and victims of the 9-11 tragedy. The event will begin at 6:00pm at the Main Fire Station, 802 Main Street, in Clarksville.
“This annual ceremony is an important event to our community and I am honored to be a part of it,” said Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan. “I encourage everyone to join us and to stop and remember our fallen firefighters and the victims of 9-11. It’s also important to remember to thank the men and women who protect us every day.”“Firefighters spend their careers providing for the safety of others in situations that are often life-threatening,” said Clarksville Fire Chief Michael Roberts. “I believe it is our duty to remember those firefighters who have sacrificed in protecting us and those who died in the tragedy of 9-11. We will continue to honor our promise never to forget.”
All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.