Sept. 2, 2008 MR 08-21, [Georgetown, DE] - The public is invited to attend a brief ceremony commemorating the seventh anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at 6 p.m. in the County Council chambers, 2 The Circle, in Georgetown, Del.

The event will commence with the Sussex County EMS Honor Guard presentation of the colors. Patriotic music will follow, with selections including the ‘Star-Spangled Banner,’ ‘Amazing Grace,’ ‘Taps,’ and ‘God Bless America,’ played by “A Touch of Brass” and a member of the Delaware State Police Bagpipe and Drum Corps.

John Smith, Sussex County EMS Chaplain and retired New York City police officer, will deliver a few remarks about the significance of 9/11 and those who serve. Terry Jester, from the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association and chief of Memorial Fire Company in Slaughter Beach, will sound the bells to honor those who were lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The event is open to the public and parking will be available on local streets. For more information please contact (302) 854-5050.

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