Showalter, Wilson reflect on 9/11 in commemoration

DETROIT — With Sunday marking 15 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, the Tigers and Orioles honored local first responders, celebrating the men and women of Detroit area fire and police forces for their public service while honoring the responders and others who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks.

The Tigers donated 1,000 tickets to local firefighters and police officers, along with their families, while also inviting first responders from more than 150 fire and police departments in Michigan and Ontario. A select group took part in a parade onto the field before the game, lining up across the infield with players from both teams as fans gave a standing ovation.

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Members of the Dearborn Fire and Police Departments provided an honor guard to present the colors while a 300-foot American flag was unfurled across the outfield at Comerica Park, held by 150 volunteers. Aaron Pressel, a firefighter from the West Bloomfield Fire Department, performed the national anthem. Julie Secontine, Michigan’s state fire marshal, threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

We shall not forget. …

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