Winnebago County first responders, 9/11 attacks remembered at memorial dedication
ROCKFORD — Nearly 200,000 tons of steel crashed to the ground when the World Trade Center collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001. Today, 2,000 pounds of it sit at the corner of West State Street and Kilburn Avenue.
Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial Nears Completion
ROCKFORD - This upcoming September 11th marks the 15 year anniversary of the tragic day where lives were lost in an attack on our country.
World Trade Center beams installed at Rockford memorial
Two steel beams salvaged from New York's World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorist attacks have been installed at a Rockford memorial to honor emergency responders who died during the attacks, as well as local firefighters, law enforcement and medical workers who've died while serving their communities.
Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial Honors National Vets and Local First Responders
ROCKFORD - Thousands lost their lives that day, and as time passes the memorial built will stand forever as a symbol of local and national unity- and as a message for our community to "always remember, never forget."
World Trade Center beams installed at 9/11 memorial in downtown Rockford
ROCKFORD — A piece of American history was installed today in downtown Rockford.
Remembering the events of 9/11
ROSCOE — Can you imagine marching 20 miles with a 35-pound pack on your back?
According to Excel Academy Fitness Instructor Chris Gusner, soldiers do it once a year or more.
'Party on the Rock' fund-raiser for Emergency Responders Memorial July 24
The Third Annual "Party on the Rock" fund-raiser to benefit the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial will be from 5 to 10 p.m., Thursday, July 24, at the Verdi Club, 782 N. Madison St., downtown Rockford on the Rock River.
Medical Helicopter Crash Flight Crew to be Honored at Future Memorial Site in Illinois
ROCKFORD, Ill. — The fallen flight crew that died in a December REACT helicopter crash will be honored on a downtown emergency responders memorial.
REACT helicopter crash victims permanent remembrance on 9/11 memorial
ROCKFORD (WREX) - For the first time since the Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial was established three new names will be added. It will now include two men and a woman who died trying to reach a crash victim.
Winnebago Co. Remembers 9/11, breaks ground on First Responders Memorial
ROCKFORD (WREX) - People across the country stopped today to remember all the lives lost 10 years ago. Here in Rockford local leaders gathered to honor our nation's first responders.
Many of the iconic images of September 11th feature firemen, police officers, and first responders who went above and beyond the call of duty on that tragic day.
Icehogs to help unveil Emergency Responders Memorial
Rockford, Ill.-The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the Winnebago County Emergency Responders, announced on Thursday that two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center Towers will be on display at the Rockford MetroCentre beginning on Saturday, March 26 during the IceHogs game against the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:05 p.m.