Twenty-four years ago this month, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in a terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 and many more lives were lost in the years that followed—and on Saturday, Veterans of Foreign War Post 1913 held a memorial service in remembrance of those lost.
It was a brief, heart felt ceremony at the VFW in Hopkinsville, were people gathered to release balloons and take just a moment out of their busy lives to make sure those who died in those attacks are never forgotten. Commander John Brame says it’s important to remember what happened, not just in honor of the citizens, but in honor of the first responders who ran into danger, and the countless lives that would be lost in the conflicts that would arise from those attacks.
He says the world is filled with turmoil, and by remembering what happened in history, we can work to make sure it never repeats itself.
Brame says for as long as he’s the commander at the VFW, he’ll make sure this service takes place.
Red, white and blue balloons dotted the sky and the solemn playing of Taps filled the air, as those in attendance reflected on a country that was changed forever that day in 2001.
That’s not all that was taking place at the VFW Saturday however, as the post held an open house to show off their ongoing renovations and invite new veterans to sign up. Commander Brame says the Hopkinsville post has about 800 members right now, but they’re always welcoming in more.
He says while they didn’t have as much done on the renovations as they would have liked in time for the open house, you can already see an improvement, with new flooring, updates to their outdoor space, new paint and a freshly paved parking lot. Brame says, there’s still more to come.
You can find VFW Post 1913 on VFW Lane, which is off of Skyline Drive between the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and the entrance to Kroger
