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Veterans and first responders gather at Veterans Memorial Park for Hillsborough County 9/11 ceremony
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Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park for the annual Patriot Day ceremony honoring lives lost on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Read the full story at Fox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsWhy It Matters
The local community held an annual remembrance event for individuals affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Key Facts
- Veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and young cadets gathered for an annual Patriot Day ceremony.
- The event took place on Friday at Veterans Memorial Park.
- The ceremony honored lives lost on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Conducted a drone demonstration at the event”OrganizationHillsborough County Fire Rescue“Local public safety agency involved in the event”PersonPreston Shill“Member of Durant High School's JROTC program”OrganizationMacDill Air Force Base“Source of military working dogs displayed at the event”locationTampa“City where the ceremony took place”OrganizationDurant High School“School of participating JROTC member”OrganizationU.S. Marine Corps“Source of the Assault Battalion present at the event”PersonRob Herrin“Public safety chief for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue”locationVeterans Memorial Park“Location of the annual Patriot Day ceremony”