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Glynn
County – Patriotism, pride, thanksgiving, involvement, unity,
remembrance, reflection, praise, sadness, healing, honor,
unforgettable, proclamations, services, prayer, ceremonies,
silence, speeches, and tribute are just a few of the words used
in describing the events which took place in Glynn County
Wednesday, September 11, 2002.
Actually the events had been planned for weeks and the
talk of this anniversary had begun long before the date.
“Glynn County will not forget what had happened one
year ago, September 11, 2002.”
Most everyone in South Georgia actually knew someone
directly or indirectly who lost his or her life September 11, a
year ago.
Chief
Lee Stewart began his day at The Brunswick Fire Department when
the station flag was raised to half-mast.
The names of firefighters who died in the New York tower
collapse were read. A
firefighters’ prayer was given as an emotional department
listened and watch as the colors were raised.
Members
of the Glynn County Fire Department paused in the morning hours
in silence remembering the times the airplanes crashed into The
World Trade Towers, The Pentagon, and the field in Southwestern
Pennsylvania. Other off-duty firefighters-paid and volunteer
prepared for “a day of remembrance” and a day where the
community seemed to focus on their activities, which make up a
major part of their live. While many chose to attend an
organized ceremony, others decided to observe the day in their
own way.
Services
all over the Golden Isles were planned as many were filled to
over flowing. At
one of the first earlier services, over one hundred fifty public
safety personnel gathered and over two hundred fifty of the
public arrived at an event sponsored by Edo Miller and Sons
Funeral Home. A
large card was signed by all and was prepared to send to New
York City. In
addition a proclamation was given to the Brunswick Fire Chief
Lee Stewart and Glynn County Fire Chief Carl Johnson as well as
the police chiefs. This
proclamation recognized the fact that the loss of life in the
line of duty as a public servant is a tragic possibility in the
act of aiding the community.
All
the area fire departments received gifts from the community in
the form of deserts, food, American flags, discounted health
facility use, and proclamations.
St. Simons United Methodist Church honored the Glynn
County Fire Department with a Wednesday night dinner and
program. Afterwards
gatherings at the Ritz Theater, local schools, and other
churches were held which provided programs of a various nature.
Whether
individuals attended a remembrance ceremony, church service,
flew a flag a half-staff or simply turned on their headlights,
Glynn County and the Golden Isles observed the year anniversary
of Sept. 11 with sadness, pride, and hope for the future.
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