Remembrances were the topic of various events this week, remembering the over three thousand lives lost in the attacks of September 11th, 2001. The most public remembrance was the annual flag display over the Hart Street overpass by the Vincennes City and Vincennes Township fire departments.
V-T-F-D fire chief Tim Smith is part of the yearly flag display remembrance each year on the morning of September 11th. He recalls at least one parent told him he didn’t recall firsthand what happened that day, 24 yeras ago.
The flag display at Hart Street is part of that remembrance for future generations. Also , as part of the remembrance week, the Vincennes Rotary puts on a first-responder recognition lunch. This year, the event happened at the Riverfront Pavilion on Tuesday, September tenth.
Smith– as a first responder himself– knows it was both well-attended, and well-appreciated.
Over the years, as part of remembering those who lost their lives, 9/11 is now set aside as Patriots’ Day.
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