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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.

Landrum Observes the 17th Anniversary of 9/11

When tragedy strikes, communities come together. On September 11, 2001, one of this nation’s most terrifying tragedies brought the entire country together.

Today, on the 17th anniversary of the terror attacks on the United States, communities in and around Landrum came together to remember those who lost their lives.

If you couldn’t join us today, we hope you will be able to join us next year and will look at photos from this year’s observance.

The American flag is raised over the Landrum Depot prior to the 2018 9/11 observance
The American flag is raised over the Landrum Depot prior to the 2018 9/11 observance
The Landrum High School Army Junior ROTC posts the colors
The Landrum High School Army Junior ROTC posts the colors
The Landrum High School Army Junior ROTC posts the colors
Newly installed Landrum Police Chief Kris Ahler speaks at the 2018 9/11 observance
Newly installed Landrum Police Chief Kris Ahler speaks at the 2018 9/11 observance
Retired FDNY firefighter and fire marshal Steve Boehm speaks at the 2018 9/11 observance
Commander Linda Lancaster (US Navy, Retired) speaks at the 2018 9/11 observance and chronicles her experiences at The Pentagon on the morning of September 11, 2001
“God Bless America” is sung to close the speaking portion of the observance
Doves are released to serve as a reminder of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
“Amazing Grace” is sung to conclude the observance

Can You Hear Me Now?

Have you had difficulty making or receiving cell phone calls in our area? Have you tried to dial 911 in an emergency and been directed to a dispatcher in a different county or state than where you were calling? If so, we need to hear from you.

We are working with cellular company representatives and state government leaders to work on solutions for reception and location issues to make sure that when you need emergency services, you are routed to the right call center at the right time to send you the right assistance, and to also make sure that you and those dispatchers can hear each other.

If you’ve had any issues, please email warren.ashmore@landrumfire.com with your name, your cellular number, your cellular provider, the location you had the issue, and what the issue was.

We are compiling the problems that need addressing and working with carriers to address them, but we can’t do it without your input.

A “Thank You” To Our Community

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Following Sunday night’s remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Chief Warren Ashmore issued the following statement.

The commissioners and personnel of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District would like to extend a sincere thanks to everyone who participated in, attended, and helped coordinate last Sunday’s observance of the 15th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States.

Among the 2977 victims who lost their lives that day were 343 members of the FDNY, 37 police officers of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, 23 officers with the NYPD, and 8 EMTs and paramedics.

The members of the Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District are among the millions of Americans who will be forever grateful for the sacrifices of these brave public servants. We vow to never forget their heroism in the face of unspeakable terror, and we are humble to live in and serve a community who holds those lives as dear.”

9/11 Observance 2016

On Sunday, September 11, 2016, 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 First Baptist Church of Landrum (300 East Rutherford Street, Landrum, SC 29356) from 6:00 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m.

For complete details, click HERE.

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An American flag in the foreground. A white rose sits on top of an image of the Ground Zero memorial at the bottom. The Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District Logo is at the top of the image. Information about the ceremony is in the center of the image.

Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

Recent District News and Information

  • Commission Meeting — September 28, 2026
  • Landrum Area Fire and Rescue District to Remember 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
  • Commission Meeting — August 24, 2026
  • Commission Meeting — July 27, 2026
  • Budget Public Hearing and Regular Commission Meeting — June 22, 2026

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