| Pelco honours brave men and women who sacrificed so much in 2001 |
Pelco by Schneider Electric hosted honoured guests and the public in commemoration of the Fourteenth Anniversary of September 11, 2001, and to celebrate the lives of the fallen heroes from that day. Following the devastating events in 2001, a permanent monument was built at the Pelco by Schneider Electric Clovis Campus and has been recognised as the California Memorial for more than a decade. The silent ceremony included a wreath procession, a piped rendition of “Amazing Grace” and a twenty-one-gun salute.
“The September 11th Memorial Ceremony is a proud Pelco tradition,” said Herve Fages, Pelco by Schneider Electric Senior Vice President. “We thank our local agencies who come together to recognise the many heroic sacrifices that were made on this day fourteen years ago. I speak not only for Pelco and the Central Valley, but for the entire nation when I say that the first responders and fallen heroes of September 11 will always be in our hearts. Their actions, strength, courage, compassion and patriotism have inspired our nation, and indeed the entire world.”
Honoured guest Andy Isolano, former FDNY firefighter and survivor delivered a heartfelt and emotional tribute. “Our lives were forever changed by the devastating events of September 11th. It was with the determination of our service men and women and our first responders that we saw examples of courage and honor that have truly changed our lives.”
Other honored guests included the Combined Command Military Honor Guard and numerous first responders from the local area.