First responders display a special form of selflessness, compassion and bravery, and as a result, the community is embracing that dedication to hard work with a number of appreciation events.
At 10 a.m. Thursday, Southern Preparatory Academy will host a First Responder and 9/11 Memorial Parade on campus to honor those who sacrifice on a daily basis. Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon will be the guest of honor and guest speaker of the day.
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