Attorney General's News Release

September 11, 2002

Missouri remembers and honors victims, heroes of Sept. 11

Missouri officials, top left, look on as the Cole County Fire Protection District Honor Guard presents the flags to open the Sept. 11 ceremony on the steps of the state Capitol.

St. Louis, Mo. — Attorney General Jay Nixon joined other Missouri officials on the steps of the Capitol for a Sept. 11 remembrance sponsored by the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.

The ceremony remembered those who lost their lives a year ago and honored those law enforcement, firefighters, first responders and military personnel who risk their lives every day to preserve our freedom.

A large crowd gathered on the south lawn of the Capitol. In the background is the Missouri Supreme Court Building.

Attorney General Nixon introduced law enforcement officials, including Missouri Task Force One, which helped in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero in New York City.

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