Hello

My name is Adrian and I would like to share my gratitude to you. I’m from a small town called Edgecumbe, which is in the North Island of New Zealand. I served 30 years as a Fire-Fighter in the Edgecumbe Volunteer Fire Brigade and retired holding the rank of Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

 

Whilst on holidays in the USA with my family we were visiting Chicago. While walking around the streets of Chicago, I/we were looking out for any Fire Houses. We came across Fire House – Engine 42. I was talking to one of the fire fighters and I asked him if there were any ceremonies with regards to 9/11. He said yes, that Engine 42 is the main place for that ceremony. He said that we were more than welcome to come along and watch.

 

The next day we arrived early and we were watching the setup for the ceremony. I was wearing my Edgecumbe Fire Brigade shirt that has our logo on the front and Fire Rescue on the back. I was also wearing a FDNY cap. 

 

A CFD Officer came up to me and said that I was more than welcome to join in and stand with the members of the Chicago Fire Department. I was blown away by this opportunity to stand side by side with them all. 

 

Then another CFD Officer came up to me and said stay here, don’t walk away. When he returned, he had Fire Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt to meet me. I do not remember the CDF Officers name but he did send a group photo via this mobile number xxx-2449

 

I was absolutely overwhelmed and honored to have been part of this ceremony and meeting the Fire Commissioner.

 

I would be happy for you to share my Memorial Tribute Photo if you wish to do so.

 

Kind Regards

Adrian Anderson

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