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Williams Lake joins firefighters in remembering those lost in 9/11
The event marked the first time the public joined the annual remembrance, with proceeds supporting honour guard uniforms and memorial casket flags.
- On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Williams Lake Fire Department honoured 343 firefighters killed on 9/11 by inviting the community to climb the WLFD tower for the first time.
- Marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks, WLFD Captain Don Firth participated in an honour guard march. Firth, in his 26th year of service, reflected on the day's impact throughout his career.
- Participants aimed to reach 343 ascents or 17,150 stairs, symbolizing the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. This year marked the first time the WLFD invited the public to join their memorial efforts.
- Attendees toured fire apparatus and enjoyed a barbecue lunch until 2 p.m. Proceeds supported honour guard uniforms, memorial casket flags, and a ceremonial fire axe for firefighter funerals.
- Fire Chief Evan Dean recalled learning of the attacks on his first university day and emphasized the department's annual commemoration commitment. Firth stressed remembering not only lives lost but also the sacrifices firefighters make.
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Williams Lake joins firefighters in remembering those lost in 9/11 - Northern Sentinel
“Where were you when the world stopped turnin’ that September day?” by Alan Jackson played outside the Williams Lake Fire Hall on Friday, Sept. 11 as firefighters prepared to climb in remembrance of the 343 New York City Fire Department members who lost their lives 25 years ago. To honour and remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the Williams Lake Fire Department (WLFD) held an honour guard march before inviting everyone to join th…
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