On Saturday, September 11, 2021, 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, 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
- National Anthem- Amanda Diamond
- Prayer
- Welcome – Shannon Dotson, Landrum Fire and Rescue District Logistics Lieutenant
- Guest Speaker – Steve Boehm, FDNY
- Bell Ceremony – Striking the Four Fives (Firing of Rifles and Taps presented by Polk County Memorial Honor Guard)
- “God Bless America” – Amanda Diamond
- Dove Release Ceremony presented by L.J. Meyers (“Going Home” – Bagpipes)
- Prayer- Conclusion of Memorial Service
At the conclusion of the ceremony, light refreshments and a video will be available inside the Landrum Depot.
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.
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.