Public invited to dedication of new Idaho Falls 9/11 Memorial

The pursuing is simply a news merchandise and image from nan metropolis of Idaho Falls.

IDAHO FALLS — On Wednesday, Sept. 11, nan Idaho Falls Fire Department will clasp a intense dedication ceremonial for nan city’s caller 9/11 Memorial, honoring nan lives mislaid and nan courageousness displayed connected September 11, 2001. The nationalist is invited to subordinate successful this commemorative event.

The ceremonial will statesman astatine 10 a.m. astatine IFFD Station 1 Headquarters, located astatine 343 E Street successful Idaho Falls. Due to constricted parking, guests are encouraged to scheme accordingly.

The 9/11 Memorial was afloat funded by Heroes Defense, a section non-profit statement dedicated to supporting and saluting first responders. Special contributions were made by Rock Solid Hardscapes, Universal Stone, Paul Davis Restoration-Idaho Falls, QalTek, and Grizzly Electric.

Heroes Defense Co-Chair, Travis Snowder explains, “Over nan past year, we’ve been moving pinch nan IFFD connected nan construction, location, design, and last specifications of nan memorial. This task and method of costs highlights our community’s support for first responders and ensures that this bequest will transportation guardant good into nan future.”

Retired FDNY Captain Kevin Calhoun will beryllium nan impermanent speaker astatine nan dedication. Capt. Calhoun was 1 of nan first responders during nan attacks connected nan World Trade Center. The ceremonial will besides see nan IFFD PIpes & Drums, remarks by IFFD Fire Chief Duane Nelson, and a infinitesimal of silence.

The imagination and creation of nan memorial, which includes illuminated towers and an accompanying monument, were brought to life done nan dedication of nan Idaho Falls Fire Department and section scenery creator Nate Durtschi, proprietor of Rock Solid Hardscapes. Durtschi is known for his creator stone formations and recycled h2o features passim Idaho Falls, including ‘The Protector’ eagle statue successful Taylor Crossing and nan Rock Gardens adjacent nan Pancheri Bridge and on River Walk Drive.

“We are a comparatively young occurrence department, pinch galore of our members either very young aliases not yet calved astatine nan clip of nan attacks,” said IFFD Fire Chief Duane Nelson. “This memorial stands arsenic a tribute to guarantee that nan bequest of those who served and sacrificed endures for generations. The creation symbolizes Idaho Falls’ committedness to preserving history and honoring nan lives affected by that tragic day.”

Atop nan monument will remainder a portion of alloy salvaged from 1 of nan collapsed World Trade Center towers. Acquired by members of nan Idaho Falls Fire Department, this alloy serves arsenic a poignant reminder of nan lives mislaid and nan profound effect of nan events. A dedicatory plaque will beryllium added to nan monument successful nan coming months.

Funds raised from nan yearly Heroes Defense 9/11 Tribute Banquet support section first responders done training, organization outreach, equipment, resources, and appreciation programs.