SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — 24 years ago today, terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania took the lives of thousands of people and first responders. As the nation remembers, back here at home, the Savannah Fire Department is preparing to lead a solemn and symbolic tribute.

The aftermath of 9/11 sent ripples across the country, and it still does today, especially for the fire service, where the loss of 343 firefighters remains the largest in U.S. history. Many of those who responded continue to battle health effects linked to that day, and for their brothers and sisters in service, the memory is never far away. Thursday morning, the Savannah Fire Department will honor them all... right on Oglethorpe Avenue, around the historic Big Duke Fire Alarm Bell.

Firefighters will

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