By MICHAEL CRIMMINS
Glasgow News 1
The Freedom Warriors Community Veterans Organization, headed by Ernie Wagoner, held a brief service by candle light commemorating those who died in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 at the 9/11 memorial in front of the Glasgow Fire Department at 7 p.m.
Numerous notable people were in attendance at the small group gathered around the memorial including Barren County Judge-Executive Jamie Bewley Byrd, Barren County County Clerk Helena Birdwell and State Rep. Steve Riley.
The service began with Wagoner leading the group in prayer as the flag beside the monument stood at half-staff. Members of the Freedom Warriors passed around wax candles as Barbara Pendleton lead the group in “Amazing Grace,” “God Bless America” and “My Country Tis of Thee.”
William Rock, GFD’s fire chief, said many people did not purposely forget 9/11, but were born after the event and did not have their own personal stories of that day like so many that “could tell you exactly what they were doing on that day.” He challenged all those present to tell their stories so “people wouldn’t forget.”
Riley likewise echoed Rock’s remarks retelling two stories he read today of some of the victims of the attacks saying those personal stories will “rip your heart out.”
Dozens gathered outside the fire department in preparation of the service. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
A piece of steel from one of the Towers. Rock said two guys in a pickup truck had to go to NYC to get it in 2012. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
This shows the times and places of the attacks of 9/11. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
Barbara Pendleton led the group in several patriotic and religious songs. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
The Freedom Warriors passed around wax candles for each to light. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
Rock said he has two guys on his crew currently that were borned after 9/11. He said many did not forget on purpose but simply weren’t alive then. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
This memorial of 9/11 stands in front of the fire department. It represents the Twin Towers and is topped with a piece of steel from NYC. Michael Crimmins/Glasgow News 1.
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