Saturday, September 10, 2011
Soldiers, civilians, police and firefighters came together Friday for the annual Freedom Walk to commemorate the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
Several hundred people gathered Friday to show their appreciation for our American heroes and to remember those who have fallen in the line of duty. The sixth annual Freedom Walk took place on and around Cottrell Field on Fort Stewart. The event began with the singing of the National Anthem as participants lined the bleachers. Col. Kevin Milton, garrison commander, Hinesville Mayor James Thomas, and Mr. John McIver, the chairman of the Liberty County Commission, shared a brief word with the crowd before the walk began. We were encouraged to remember: Remember the innocent people who died in the 9/11 attacks and those who fought to protect them. Thomas stated that you can't kill an idea, and that's what America is. The attacks on 9/11 did …
Friday, September 9, 2011
In an outstanding video from Marne TV, Fort Stewart soldiers and family members reflect on their memories of September 11.
Sunday is the 10th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Here's a topic page where you can find Fort Stewart Patch's local coverage on the commemoration.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
All the networks are featuring documentaries, profiles and news on stories surrounding the anniversary event leading up to this weekend.
ABC News broadcasts – Week of Sept. 5. During the week of Sept. 5, all ABC News broadcasts will air special coverage to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11, including World News With Diane Sawyer, Good Morning America, Nightline and 20/20. Today — NBC, Sept. 5-9, 7am ET. Starting Sept. 5, NBC’s morning showToday will incorporate 9/11 coverage and programming into its show each day throughout the week. On Sept. 9, Matt Lauer will be live from Ground Zero for a split show with Ann Curry live from Studio 1A. Matt will give viewers a tour inside the new 1 World Trade Center, formerly known as Freedom Tower, that is still under construction. The show will also take a look back at some of the children of 9/11 victims that were first met 10 …
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Fort Stewart Patch asked a group of 3rd Infantry Division first sergeants to talk about how 9/11 changed their view of the military. Here's what they had to say.
Monday, August 22, 2011
1st Sgt. Christopher WIlliams, of the 3rd Infantry Division's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Stewart, Ga., joined the Army right around the time of the first Gulf War.
