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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 2001
Page
10
Residents remember fallen firefighters in New Menton as passers by leave flowers with gear to honor those who died while saving lives. Annie Mae Ford calls the scene a somber, senseless tragedy that has touched the entire town and echoes the fear of danger to volunteers.
Residents express deep emotion as a fire truck and boots are displayed to honor fallen and active firefighters. Local officials plan a donation to the New York Fire Fighter Relief Fund and emphasize unity behind national leadership.
Walker describes how relatives cope after Tuesday's disaster. Kathleen and her mother care for three children while Walker worries about explaining events to his four kids. He notes school discussions and TV limits to shield the youngsters, and hopes for found relatives and a future rebuilt World Trade Center honoring freedom and peace.
James L. Hammons Marine Corps League plans a 10 30 a m POW MIA ceremony at the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park honoring more than 100 POWs and MIAs with music by Joy 102 7 PM and a flyover. Sen Greg Ryberg Lee Cavanaugh and Sonny Riggs will speak and a Missing Man Table and dove release will conclude. Call 649 4019 for details.
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