Although the moment was somber, the 9/11 Remembrance ceremony held at the Bolivar Fire Department (BFD) on Friday, September 11, 2026, is where all who attended wanted to be as they remembered the almost 3,000 lives lost 25 years ago. BFD Chief Lynn Price has held the ceremony since 2011.
The morning began with breakfast at Backwoods of Bolivar. Members from several of the fire departments in Bolivar, Grand Valley, Hornsby, and Toone; the Hardeman County Sheriff’s (HCS); and the Hardeman County Rescue Squad were in attendance. Hardeman County Mayor Todd Pulse as well as members from the community attended too.
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After breakfast, a vehicle processional, which included the Bolivar, Hornsby, and Grand Valley Fire Departments, Rescue Squad, and Hardeman County Emergency Medical Services; law enforcement of the Bolivar Police Department, HCS, Tennessee Highway Patrol, and Tennessee Army National Guard drove the route on Market Street, turned right onto North Main Street, turned left onto Tate Road, turned left onto Nuckolls Road, turned left onto Butler Street, turned right onto North Jones Street, and turned left onto West Jackson Street ending at the Bolivar Fire Department.
The Bolivar Central High School band, led by William Griggs, performed the National Anthem, which was followed by an opening prayer by First Baptist Church Bolivar Pastor Kyle Rhea. City of Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic was the keynote speaker, along with Mr. James Spencer.
Different departments placed wreaths and other special items as a memorial.
The morning ceremony was closed with the playing of Taps and a prayer by Victory Community Church Pastor Melvin Rivers.
Pictures courtesy of Sarah Rice.
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