Florida Local Hosts Month-Long Tribute to 9/11 Anniversary

July 11, 2008 – This year marks the seventh anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks which resulted in the deaths of 343 New York IAFF members. In Florida, Martin County Local 2959 will conduct a month-long memorial in September.

“We have wanted to make 9/11 tributes an annual tradition since it happened,” says Todd Tucker, vice president of Local 2959 and tribute organizer. “As the years pass, we are concerned that our country’s citizens will remember less and less. This year, we want to remind all Americans of those innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor our military who continue to protect us from future attacks.”

The centerpiece of the month-long dedication is a photography exhibit “New York September 11” by the Magnum photography group. The exhibit consists of large and powerful photographs taken on the morning of September 11. It was originally shown at the New York Historical Museum. This will be the first and only showing in Florida.

Fire Department Honor Guards/Color Guards from around the state will participate in a daily ceremony outside the exhibit. Plans are also in the works for a large-scale patriotic rally and kick-off parade featuring Florida and New York City fire fighters.

For event schedule updates, visit the Martin County Remembers 9/11 web site.