McKINNEY, Texas (Aug. 28, 2015) - The McKinney Chamber of Commerce Leadership McKinney program, in partnership with City of McKinney Public Safety, Collin County Sheriff's Office and 97.5 KLAK-FM, will present "A Day of Remembrance" - a special public event honoring those who gave their lives during the events of September 11, 2001 as well as honoring our local first responders. The event will take place on Friday, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m. at the McKinney Public Safety Building, located at 2200 Taylor Burk Dr. The event is free to the public with refreshments immediately following.

"We invite the entire community to join us as we pause to honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001," said McKinney Fire Chief Danny Kistner. "We remember the men, women and children whose lives were lost in what began as any other September day in the United States of America. We especially take time to remember the brave first responders - police, fire and emergency medical personnel - rushing to the scene, into buildings and up stairways - many of whom most certainly knew they wouldn't survive this last assignment. Our country pulled together as Americans on that fateful day, and we pray once again for a renewed spirit of patriotism."

Nearly 3,000 people were killed in New York City and Washington D.C. in the 2001 attack of our country, including over 400 police officers and firefighters. McKinney Fire Department Battalion Chief David Herron states: "It is critical that we never forget the sacrifices made by citizens and first responders on that day in 2001."

Click here to download the event flyer. 

For more information, visit McKinneyChamber.com.