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McAllen commemorates 9/11 with speeches, bell ceremony and calls for unity
Summary
City officials and first responders gathered at McAllen Central Fire Station for a memorial marking the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, honoring fallen emergency personnel and urging unity and continued attention to responders’ health.
McAllen — City officials, first responders and community members assembled at McAllen Central Fire Station for a morning memorial marking the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, honoring those who died and the emergency workers who responded.
City Manager Isaac Tewil opened remarks by urging community solidarity. "Here in McAllen today, we reaffirm our commitment to unity, resilience, and service," Tewil said, calling remembrance important so future generations do not forget the events and sacrifices of that day.
McAllen Police Chief Victor Rodriguez delivered the keynote, emphasizing the scale of the loss among first responders and the duty to remember. "We remember because we cannot forget," Rodriguez said, noting that…
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