Local Agencies Join Nation in Remembering 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

Communities and organizations across the nation are remembering the lives lost and sacrifices made during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks as Friday marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Locally, several emergency service agencies are among those marking the anniversary with special tributes.
Lawrence County EMS remembered the first responders who ran toward danger at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, while also reflecting on the courage, compassion and national unity that followed the attacks.
The City of Lawrenceburg Fire Department marked the time American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center, and department members stood honor guard Friday morning to remember and honor the sacrifices made 25 years ago.
The Ethridge Fire Department remembered the 412 emergency workers who lost their lives at the World Trade Center, including firefighters, Port Authority and New York City police officers, EMS professionals and a New York Fire Patrol member.
Mount Pleasant Fire paid special tribute to the 343 firefighters who died responding to the attacks, remembering their courage, sacrifice and the families and fellow firefighters they left behind.
The Maury County Fire Department honored the heroes of September 11 by sharing a message from Chief Joseph Pfeifer, the first arriving fire chief at the World Trade Center, remembering those who did ordinary things during an extraordinary time so that others could live.
The Muscle Shoals Police Department marked the anniversary with members of Day Shift-A climbing 110 floors in honor of September 11.
Similar observances and tributes are taking place across the country as Americans mark a quarter-century since the attacks and remember the victims, survivors and first responders.