Conexion San Angelo newsroom, Jim Sánchez
Goodfellow Air Force Base, Colonel Eugene Moore, III was the guest speaker at a 911 memorial service held on Friday, September 9, 2022.
SAN ANGELO –When Goodfellow Air Force Base, Colonel Eugene Moore, III spoke at this morning’s 911 Memorial Service on Friday, September 9, 2022, he stated that our nation expected its 1st responders to be ready at all times and in all circumstances “to engage our nation’s adversaries wherever they exist and whenever they threaten our homeland.”
That was never more evident than 21 years ago on September 11, 2001 when the South, and North towers of the World Trade Center in New York, City, and another major city was attacked by terrorists.
Among the 2, 977 lives lost on 911 included: 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, 8 paramedics, and 55 military personnel. “This morning we honor the victims and heroes who lost their lives, and the loved lives they left behind” stated Matthew Mason Matthews, San Angelo Fire Department firefighter/ paramedic.
Colonel Moore stated he was thankful that communities like San Angelo provide support to our military and 1st Responders.
Among the invited city officials were: San Angelo City Manager, Daniel Valenzuela, Council members: Mr. Harry Thomas, and Mr. Larry Miller, SAPD Chief, Frank Carter, and, Fire Chief, Patrick Brody.
The 9 a.m. memorial service was held at Celebration Bridge, adjacent to the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
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