Roswell To Honor Victims of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

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Members of the public are invited to join the city of Roswell and the Rotary Club of Roswell on Friday as they honor those who lost their lives or were injured during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks.

The 9-11 Tribute will take place at 8:30 a.m. at the Mike Gann 9-11 Memorial, which is located near the lake in Roswell Area Park.

The tribute will feature the Roswell Fire & Police Honor Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Pipe Band, the Holcomb Bridge Middle School Chorus, a floating wreath presentation, special guests and commemorations.

Roswell’s firefighter and police officer of the year will also be recognized at this event. Atlanta radio legend Rhubarb Jones will serve as the master of ceremonies.

Roswell Area Park is located at 10495 Woodstock Road.

The Sept. 11 attacks were the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil in U.S. history. The attacks killed 2,977 people, including 343 firefighters and 72 police officers, who had rushed to the scene to help people.

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