August 22, 2006 PR-06-06 [Georgetown, DE] – Sussex County Government invites the public to attend a special recognition ceremony commemorating the fifth anniversary of 9/11, on September 11, 2006, at 10 a.m. on The Circle in Georgetown, Del.

“As the nation pauses to reflect on the horrors we witnessed that morning five years ago, we remember those firefighters, police and paramedics who courageously raced into the fiery, crumbling towers to save those in harm’s way,” Sussex County Administrator Robert L. Stickels said. “Sadly, many of those heroes didn’t get the chance to finish their mission. We will always remember those souls for what they did, for what they tried to accomplish, and ultimately for what they gave. But we take this time to honor their brethren, the men and women who continue to carry on the mission of public service every day in places like Sussex County. Let us remember those who gave their lives Sept. 11, 2001, by honoring those who give their all today.”

“As President Bush has said, ‘We will never forget,’ ” Mr. Stickels said.

During the ceremony, a host of patriotic activities will take place including the presentation of the colors by the Sussex County EMS Honor Guard and the symbolic ringing of the bells. The combined Sussex Tech, Saint Thomas More High School and Milford Community Bands, along with the Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences Choir, will provide music surrounded by a backdrop of emergency vehicles on display around Georgetown’s historic Circle. In addition, vocalist Kevin Short will sing, “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?”

The Circle will be closed one hour before the ceremony, beginning at 9 a.m., and re-open at noon the same day. Parking will be available on local streets.

For more information, please contact Sussex County EMS at (302) 854-5050.