9/11 Memorial Event and Rededication of Tampa Fire Station 1

On a date that for many people symbolizes the bravery and dedication of the nation’s firefighters, the City of Tampa not only will honor the fallen but will rededicate Tampa Fire Station 1 -- home of the Tampa Firefighters Museum -- as it begins its second century of service to the community.

Zack Street between Jefferson and Pierce streets will close at 6am for the scheduled events, as follows:

9:50am 9/11 Remembrance Begins:

• Ground Zero Flag presented to Color Guard Detail Commander
• Presentation of Colors by Tampa Fire Rescue and Tampa Police Department Joint Color Guard
• National Anthem (USAF flyover)
• Joint Color Guard posts Colors
• Detail Commander to stage to read text honoring fallen
• Detail Commander strikes bell 4-4-4 (all units have returned home)
• Firefighters of Tampa Bay Pipe & Drum Corps play "Amazing Grace"

Note: South Tower (2WTC) began collapse at 09:59:04 on 9/11/2001

10:05am to 10:10am Capt. Matthew Rametta, president, Tampa Firefighters Museum Inc., speaks.

10:22am to 10:30am Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn speaks

10:35am to 10:45am 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ends and Museum Centennial Events begin.

10:45am to 1pm Musician Casey Stidham performs. Public is welcome to tour the museum. Lunch available.

1:05pm The weekend's events close.

2pm Zack Street reopens to traffic.