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Mississippi DPS honors 9/11 victims and first responders at memorial luncheon

Members of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety gathered for a 9/11 Memorial Luncheon to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and recognize the bravery of first responders. The event marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Organizers emphasized the importance of remembering the victims and standing with their families. The event also celebrated the courage and sacrifice of first responders who answered the call that day.

Participants reaffirmed their commitment to never forget the events of September 11 and the heroes who responded. The gathering included social media hashtags such as #September11, #NeverForget, #PatriotDay, and #FirstResponders.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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