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Macon public safety officials honor 9/11 victims

Members of the fire department and sheriff's office gathered Wednesday to remember 9/11 and those who lost their lives serving the community

MACON, Ga. — Bibb County firefighters, deputies, and first responders gathered Wednesday morning to remember the lives lost on 9/11 and in their own departments.

A 9/11 remembrance ceremony was held at 8:45 a.m. at Public Safety Memorial Park on Mulberry and 2nd Streets downtown.

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County honor guard presented the colors and Georgia State Patrol conducted a flyover as Bagpiper Don Bray played "Amazing Grace."

A wreath was placed at the memorial to remember the victims of 9/11, and roses were placed to remember those who lost their lives serving the Macon community.

The ceremony was sponsored by the Macon-Bibb Law Enforcement Foundation.

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