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911 Ceremonies
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Monticello-Jasper County Firemen Robert Ledford and Wayne Wood raised the flag and then lowered it to half staff. |
Flag and flagpole donated by the Woodmen of the World which was represented by Frank Lamb
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2nd Graders from Jasper County Primary School attended the ceremony |
America is part of my heart,
because I love America very much.
It is like a bright star to me,
and it is special to me.
America is my special home,
I belong in America
Cristen Jackson
2nd grade
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Jasper County uniformed officers, law enforcement, emergency crews and elelcted officicals that attended the event. |
We love the United State because the nation its our home.
We have freedom in our country. We pledge to the flag
to make promises to our country. We have laws to protect
our selves. We have friends and family to help us. We get
to pick out our clothes. We go to school to get smart. We
have movies to watch. We even have watches to tell us what
time it is. We love the USA.
...Emily Sorrow 2nd grade
LAST ALARM
The ceremonial ringing of the bell in memory of those who died in the line of duty is an age old tradition of the Fire Services that dates back over 150 years. The tradition reflects respect and honor to those who gave their lives to their duty. A distinctive bell ringing marks the end of an emergency and a return to quarters.
In memory of all who died during the attacks on September 11, 2001 the bell will rang five times in series of fives, this symbolizes 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5. Multiplied out this equals 3,125, a number very close to the number of people who died as result of the attacks.
And so, to those who have selflessly given their lives for the good of their fellow Americans, their task completed, their duties well done, to our fallen comrades, their last alarm, they are going home.
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Ed Westbrook Director of the Jasper
County Emergency Management Services
rings the bell during the 9-11 ceremony |
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