On Sunday, September 11, 2022, 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 3:00 p.m.
For planning purposes, the event’s agenda* is below.
- Raising and Arch of the American Flag by Campobello and Inman City Ladder Trucks
- Presentation of Colors by Polk County Memorial Honor Guard (“Amazing Grace” – Bagpipes)
- Pledge of Allegiance — Mike Collins of the Polk County Memorial Honor Guard will call attention to the pledge
- National Anthem — Haleigh McSwain
- Prayer
- Welcome — Shannon Dotson, Landrum Fire and Rescue District Logistics Lieutenant
- Guest Speaker – Steve Boehm, FDNY (Ret.)
- Bell Ceremony – Striking the Four Fives (Firing of Rifles and Taps presented by Polk County Memorial Honor Guard)
- “God Bless America” – Haleigh McSwain
- Dove Release Ceremony presented by L.J. Meyers (“Going Home” – Bagpipes)
- Prayer
- Conclusion of Memorial Service — Landrum Mayor Bob Briggs
Tryon Fire Department will have a steel artifact from the World Trade Center on public display at the observance.
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, the Town of Tryon 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.
** In case of inclement weather, attendees will be directed to a nearby alternate location.
*** A quorum of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Commission may be present.
(Notice Posted Online on September 8, 2022 at 3:24 p.m.)
Beautiful ceremony of memorial for 9/11.