Smyrna Public Safety Foundation to honor 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation, in conjunction with the city of Smyrna, the Smyrna Fire Department and the Smyrna Police Department, will honor the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks during a special ceremony.

The event, which is open to the public, will start at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, with a ceremony at the front entrance of Smyrna City Hall, located at 2800 King Street SE in downtown Smyrna. In the grassy area between Smyrna City Hall and the Twentieth Century Veterans Memorial, a display of flags will represent the Twin Towers that were targeted and destroyed in the attacks.

The flags will be set up on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 10, and will remain in place through Sunday, Sept. 13.

At 9:05 a.m. on Sept. 11, following the ceremony at City Hall, Smyrna’s first responders will participate in a run through downtown to honor those who died. The run is expected to conclude by 9:30.

The Smyrna Public Safety Foundation is offering 25th-anniversary challenge coins for a $25 donation. All proceeds will benefit Smyrna first responders.

Additional details about the event will be announced. For more information, visit SmyrnaPSF.org.