FARGO, ND (September 6, 2011) – On Sunday, September 11, 2011, emergency responders from Fargo, Moorhead, Cass County, Clay County, and FM Ambulance will remember and honor their fallen brothers and sisters, as well as the thousands of civilians who died during the 2001 terrorist attacks on our country. The ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. on the ceremonial observation deck on Veterans Memorial Bridge (Main Ave).
Firefighters, peace officers, and EMT’s will gather on the Minnesota side and the North Dakota side of the river and march two blocks to the center of the bridge. Each side will be carrying a wreath and will be escorted by Honor Guards. One wreath will be carried to the top of a Fargo Fire Department Ladder Truck and one wreath will be carried to the top of a Moorhead Fire Department Ladder Truck.
There will be a short prayer and words of remembrance by Pastor Steve Burrell, followed by a moment of silence until 8:59a.m., at which time the wreaths will be dropped into the river. There will then be a 21 gun salute, taps, and the Heather and Thistle Bag Pipe Band will play Amazing Grace.
