Remembering 9/11

In the 4 years we’ve been back in Texas, my little town of Taylor, population about 15,000, has been having a Patriot Day observance each  on the anniversary of 9/11.   It seems to get bigger each year, with fire departments from around the area to take part in the parade.   This year, the Taylor Fire Department has been lucky to have in its possession for a number of weeks FDNY Rescue 4, one of the New York City fire engines that responded to the World Trade Center attacks.   It was the centerpiece of this year’s event and is pictured in the opening photo.   The fire engine is under the care of the Remembrance Rescue Project and makes its way around the country throughout the year.   In Central Texas, there’s always plenty of wind, enough to tangle up a giant American flag hanging between fire trucks from the Taylor and Georgetown Fire Departments.   Georgetown firefighter Garey Jackson quickly came to the rescue and fixed the problem before the parade got underway.  He’s also pictured here.   These are a a few photos taken for the Williamson County Sun

.