On Friday, September 11, 2020, the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District will conduct its annual observance of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks against the United States.
This year’s observance will take place at the Landrum Depot at 1:00 p.m.
For planning purposes, Friday’s event agenda* is below.
- Bagpipe Processional – Art Davis “Amazing Grace”
- Presentation of the Colors
- Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem
- Posting the Colors
- Welcome: Mayor Bob Briggs; City of Landrum
- Speakers: Steve Boehm; FDNY and Chief Kris Ahler; Landrum Police Department
- Lighting of Remembrance Candles
- Prayer
- Dove Release Ceremony; L. J. Meyers
- Bagpipe Recessional – Art Davis “Going Home”
The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District asks that individuals exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with anyone infected with COVID-19 to please not attend the event in person. For members of the public who attend the observance, please practice social-distancing, and consider DHEC’s guidelines urging the wearing of facemasks.
The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District wishes to offer a special thanks to each of the afternoon’s event participants, the Town of Campobello Fire Department, the City of Inman Fire Department, and all first responders across the nation who place their lives in harm’s way every day to protect their friends and neighbors.
*The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District reserves the right to make changes in the event agenda pending unforeseen circumstances.