Firefighters to mark 9/11

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From 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Fire Department and Allen County Public Safety invites residents to stop by the Law Enforcement Firefighters Memorial of Allen County at 1001 N. Wells St. to commemorate the 11th anniversary of 9/11.

Citizens are encouraged to place an American flag in the grassy area behind the memorial in honor and remembrance of not only the 403 public safety personnel that lost their lives, but for all of those who died that fateful day 11 years ago.

There will be no formal ceremony. Flags will be available at the Memorial site

from 5- 8 p.m. The site will also serve as a drop-off location for people wishing to donate items for troops overseas.