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Fort Walton Beach Fire Department to host 9/11 memorial event

The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department is set to host a memorial event commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Fire Station No. 7. This year, attendees will have the unique opportunity to don firefighter gear and climb the […]

Jared Williams

The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department is set to host a memorial event commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Fire Station No. 7.

Community members are invited to participate in ringing the 9/11 memorial bell during the three-hour event.

This year, attendees will have the unique opportunity to don firefighter gear and climb the department’s five-story training tower before ringing the bell.

The fire department will showcase multiple fire trucks and display fire safety information alongside 9/11 memorabilia. Firefighters will be present throughout the event to engage with visitors.

“We want to honor and remember the brave men and women who lost their lives 23 years ago,” the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department stated in their announcement.

The memorial ceremony will be held at Fort Walton Beach Fire Department Station 7, located at 1968 Lewis Turner Blvd. Designated parking areas for guests will be clearly marked with signs.

This event offers the community a chance to come together, reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, and pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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