Clarksville Fire Rescue to hold Annual 9-11 Ceremony

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.