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9/8/11
The Michigan House of Representatives today hosted a ceremony honoring first responders and Michigan natives lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
State Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, attended the ceremony with two local first responders, Sergeant Steve Austin of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department and Officer Troy Pearson of the Grandville Police Department, as his guests of honor.
"Today's ceremony was a time to remember the lives lost on that day in 2001 and reflect on the sacrifice and passion that make America such a unique and resilient nation," said Agema, a retired Air Force veteran who was a pilot with American Airlines on 9/11. "I was honored to be accompanied by Sgt. Austin and Officer Pearson, whose commitment to protecting our community is exactly what we wanted to pay tribute to this afternoon."
Following the presentation of the colors by a Michigan State Police Honor Guard, World Trade Center survivor Patrick Anderson gave the keynote address. Representatives of districts that lost residents in the attacks read the names of those victims.
The ceremony is expected to become an annual event in the Michigan House.
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