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Morrow introduces new firefighter and remembers fallen colleagues ahead of 9/11 anniversary

City of Morrow Mayor and City Council · September 9, 2025
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Summary

During the Sept. 9 work session, the Fire Chief introduced new firefighter Troy White, who said it was an honor to join the department; the chief also noted the recent death of a DeKalb County firefighter and reminded the council about the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11 and related firefighter deaths.

At the Sept. 9 work session, the Fire Chief introduced Troy White as a new member of the Morrow Fire Department; Troy White said it "was an honor to work with the department." The chief said White began in March after service with larger departments in Rockdale and DeKalb counties and running a private ambulance service.

The Fire Chief also informed the council about the recent death of a DeKalb County firefighter who had been close to retirement and reminded the body of the Sept. 11 anniversary. The chief recited the commonly cited figures that 343 firefighters died on Sept. 11, 2001, and that about 370 more have since died from cancer and other illnesses related to work at Ground Zero; those figures were presented by the chief as part of his remembrance remarks.

The council then moved to general comments and adjourned the work session at 6:54 p.m.

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