The Taylorville square will be the site of a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on the 24th anniversary of the attacks.  Several community organizations and agencies will join the organizers to remember the events of that day.  They hope the ceremony will serve as a reminder of the sacrifices our first responders make, as well as a call never to forget what happened. 

Ted Chapman is the event coordinator of the ceremony.  He says it will begin with the presentation of the colors and the national anthem before moving into speakers.  One local speaker has a direct connection to the events of September 11, 2001. 

The Taylorville Fire Department will be heavily involved, so Fire Chief Matt Adermann is part of the organizing efforts, as well.  He says several community leaders are fully onboard with the event and are willing and ready to help as needed.

Taylorville is over 550 miles away from the plane crash sites.  For Ted Chapman, remembering 9/11 means recognizing that attacks like these may happen anywhere.

For Chief Adermann, this ceremony is a way to keep the promise of never forgetting the events of that day.

More information on the 9/11 remembrance ceremony is available by calling Chapman at (217) 827-4155 or the Taylorville Fire Department at (217) 824-2295.

Ted Chapman and Chief Matt Adermann appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.