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The events of 11 September
2001 were being televised and radio reports were broadcast
as member of the commission were working on Veterans�
Memorial Park. We were shocked and angered by what we saw
and heard. An attack of this magnitude was unheard of and
almost incomprehensible. The events were broadcast on all
stations and as the days passed and the news updates became
more horrific, we realized that this was indeed an act of
terrorism. Patriotism entered the soul of all Americans.
As the death toll mounted acts of bravery and compassion
were reported by the media only to be followed by another
story of Americans risking their lives to save others.
These stories touched all of us.
Shortly after September 11,
the Dixon Fire Department purchased a large bronze plaque
measuring 59� x 89� honoring those men and women. This
plaque displays events of 11 September, including the
Pentagon smoldering after being struck by the terrorist
plane. This plaque is a magnificent display of the courage
that was shown by those individuals.
When the city and rural fire
chief, Mike Wilcox and Kevin Lalley, offered this plaque to
the Veterans� Memorial Park for display, we quickly
accepted. We feel that the events of 11 September 2001 fit
well into the theme of our park, �Lest We Forget�.
This beautiful plaque is
located near the exit of Veterans� Memorial Park and is
mounted on twin steel beams. At night, it is lit by a flood
light so visitors may view it at any time. At the bottom of
the plaque are the words, �We Remember�. |
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President George W. Bush's speech at Ground Zero in NYC.
September 14, 2001
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