9/11 Memorial Service

On the morning of September 11, 2007, the Alabama Fire College held a memorial service marking the sixth anniversary of the terrorists’ attack that destroyed the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers. In that attack, 343 New York City fire fighters lost their lives while attempting to rescue victims inside the towers. On September 11, 2001, in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, 2,974 people were killed. In our country’s continuing effort to fight terrorism, 3,774 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq to date.

 Alabama Fire College Executive Director Allan Rice reminded all in attendance to continue to focus on the mission of making a difference in their communities. He encouraged all to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those families who have endured the tremendous pain of loss. Mr. Rice stressed the importance of never becoming indifferent to the needs of others. 

 Todd Eddy, captain at Bessemer Fire Department and employee of the Alabama Fire College, called for a moment of silence and gave the closing prayer. All classes held at the Fire College were dismissed to attend the service.