As a tribute to those who lost their lives and to acknowledge the 23rd Anniversary of 9-11, Four County Career Center students from the Fire & Rescue and Law Enforcement & Security Tactics classes along with instructors Tonya Fisher and Kevin Thomas, held a Remembrance Ceremony in honor of “Patriot Day.”
During the ceremony, the National Anthem was sung by Alli Corbin (Fire & Rescue student). Members of the Color Guard included Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students Autumn Kreigh (Ayersville); Landyn Aube (Ayersville); Braedon Dix (Hicksville); and Fire & Rescue students Alli Corbin (Evergreen); Jayden Miller (Liberty Center). Color Guard Law Enforcement & Security Tactics students lowered the flag to half mast in respect for the day.
Following a moment of silence in respect for those who have sacrificed so that we may be safe, Taps was played by Khristopher Alspaugh (Precision Machining & Robotics student from Bryan).
Also present during the ceremony were representatives from Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, Henry County Sheriff’s Department, Williams County Sheriff’s Department, Archbold Police Department, Bryan City Police Department, Defiance City Police Department, Edgerton Police Department, Fayette Police Department, Hicksville Police Department, Napoleon City Police Department, Pioneer Police Department, Stryker Police Department, Wauseon City Police Department, Archbold Fire & Rescue, Bryan Fire & Rescue, Delaware Township Fire & Rescue, Florida Flatrock Fire & Rescue, Liberty Center Fire & Rescue, Moncolova Township Fire & Rescue, Napoleon Fire & Rescue, Ridgeville Corners Fire & Rescue, Tiffin Township Fire & Rescue, Wauseon Fire & Rescue, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
After the Remembrance Ceremony, these representatives talked with students and spoke about how 9-11 impacted them personally and the public safety agencies they represent. Always Remember–Don’t Ever Forget—09-11-01.