First responders from across the region will be uniting to honor the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks during a special event in Downtown Chattanooga. The commemoration will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10 AM at Ross’s Landing at 201 Riverfront Parkway. There will be a ceremony followed by a large group photo. All area public safety agencies are invited to take part in the event. Local leaders and members of the military will also be in attendance.
The event will mark the passage of two decades since the day that changed our country forever. It left a profound impact on emergency services.
“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,” 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 is being hosted by the Chattanooga Fire Department and the City of Chattanooga. First responders will gather in a show of solidarity and respect for those who made the ultimate sacri-fice as they rushed to the scene to help others in the wake of the attack.
“We want to keep their memory alive. Their efforts to aid others inspired other first responders around the world to serve their communities and their legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of everyone who answers emergency calls,” stated Chattanooga Fire Chief Phil Hyman.
All local media outlets are welcome to cover the event. It is open to the public. All unvaccinated individuals will be required to wear a mask at this event. Because Hamilton County is cur-rently an area with high and substantial transmission of the Delta Variant, it is recommended that vaccinated individuals bring a mask in the event that social distancing is not possible during the ceremony. All participants will be asked to wear their masks during the group photo because of the inability to avoid close contact with one another. Mask requirements are subject to change. We have taken enhanced health and safety measures for attendees and program participants of this event. Please follow all posted instructions and CDC recommendations while attending the 9/11 20th Anniversary event. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public space where people are present. COVID-19, and particularly the current Delta variant, is extremely con-tagious and can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By attending the 9/11 20th Anniversary event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
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