First responders from across the region united to honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks during a special event in Downtown Chattanooga. The commemoration was held on September 11, 2021 at Ross’s Landing on Riverfront Parkway. There will be a ceremony was followed by a large group photo. All Hamilton County public safety agencies were invited to take part in the event. Local leaders and members of the military were also be in attendance. The event marked the passage of two decades since the day that changed our country forever. That day left a profound impact on the fire service, when 343 FDNY firefighters were killed in the line of duty.
“We want to pay tribute to all of the first responders who helped in the immediate aftermath, as well as the rescue/recovery operations in the days, weeks and months that followed the attack. We want to keep their memory alive,” said Chattanooga Fire Department’s Operations Chief Rick Boatwright. “We are also honoring all first responders for their dedication and service- those in Hamilton County, throughout Tennessee and across the country.”
The event was hosted by the Chattanooga Fire Department and the City of Chattanooga. First responders gathered in a show of solidarity and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice as they rushed to the scene to help others in the wake of the attack.
“Their efforts to aid others inspired other first responders around the world to serve their communi-ties and their legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of everyone who answers emergency calls,” stated Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman.
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