Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District

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Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 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 6:00 p.m.

For planning purposes, the event’s agenda* is below.

  • Raising the American Flag by Campobello and Inman City Ladder Trucks
  • Presentation of Colors by Polk County Memorial Honor Guard
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Prayer – Pastor and Fire Chaplain Gary Rogers, Campobello First Baptist Church
  • National Anthem
  • Welcome
  • Guest Speaker – Steve Boehm, FDNY (Ret.)
  • Guest Speaker- Chris Cothran, Fire Chief; City of Inman
  • “Taps” and Gun Salute
  • Raise Flag
  • Dove Release Ceremony (Presented by LJ Meyers)
  • Patriotic Song
  • Conclusion of Memorial Service

The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District extends a special thanks to 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.

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

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.)

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember 20 Years Since 9/11 Attacks

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.

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

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.

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember 18th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 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, Wednesday’s event agenda is below.

  • Hoisting of the American Flag
  • Presentation of the Colors
  • Pledge of Allegiance & National Anthem: Jessica and Caleb Bruce
  • Speaker: Shannon Dotson; Landrum City Council
  • Prayer: Caleb Bruce; New Hope Baptist Church
  • Speaker: Steve Boehm; FDNY
  • Lighting of Remembrance Candles
  • Prayer
  • Dove Release Ceremony; L. J. Meyers
  • Bagpipe Recessional

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.

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Landrum Area Fire & Rescue District
200 N. Trade Ave
Landrum, SC 29356
(864) 457-3101

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