WALL OF HONOR 9-11 MEMORIAL DONATED ON BEHALF OF YOUTHS.Byline: JIM Jim Miss Watson’s runaway slave; Huck’s traveling companion. [Am. Lit.: Huckleberry Finn] See : Escape SKEEN Staff Writer QUARTZ HILL -- Firefighters, law enforcement, the military, and the region's youths were recognized Monday for their service in a 9-11 ceremony at George Lane George Lane (born 1940 ) is a British "mental calculator" and author. He is a three-times world champion and one of only three Grandmasters of Mental Calculation, as recognised by the Mind Sports Organisation. Park. On the fifth anniversary of the 9-11 terror attacks, a memorial wall honoring military service members, law enforcement, and firefighters was dedicated. The memorial wall was donated to the park by Danny and Donnia Brooks on behalf of the region's youths. ``Youth make contributions to the community all the time, but no one notices that,'' Danny Brooks said. ``When people see this wall, I want them to focus on two things -- remembering those who continue to serve the community and, second, to remember that if given an opportunity youth can be a great asset.'' The wall contains three bronze plaques -- one each for firefighters, law enforcement, and military service members. The largest image on the firefighter plaque depicts a fireman holding a hose. Other images on the plaque include a fireman carrying a woman from a blaze, firefighters on a ladder working a blaze, a fire engine, and an ambulance. The military plaque is dedicated in memory of all American veterans and depicts scenes from a variety of eras, including the flag-raising over Iwo Jima Iwo Jima (ē`wō jē`mə, ē`wô), Jap. Io-jima, volcanic island, c.8 sq mi (21 sq km), W Pacific, largest and most important of the Volcano Islands. Mt. and a F-117 stealth fighter in flight. Images on the law enforcement plaque include a policeman walking a beat, a motorcycle officer, a K-9 unit and an officer talking with a child. Donnia Brooks said the wall is very emotional for her because her father was a career Air Force pilot. The wall keeps ``in your heart'' the respect for the military and those in law enforcement and firefighting. ``We can't thank them enough,'' Donnia Brooks said of firefighters, law enforcement, and the military. ``It's a miracle It's a Miracle was a television show that aired on PAX-TV (now Independent Television) between September 6, 1998 and September 1, 2004.[1] Initially hosted by Richard Thomas[2], and later by Roma Downey, [3] we have people who do this.'' It took about three years to take the idea and turn it into a reality. The wall cost about $8,000. ``It was a personal crusade he had,'' Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich Michael Dennis Antonovich (born 1939 in Los Angeles, California) is a member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the Fifth District, which covers northern Los Angeles County, the Antelope, Santa Clarita, Pasadena, and parts of the San Fernando and San said of Danny Brooks. ``He had a vision and we worked that vision.'' State Sen. George Runner, R-Lancaster, said the wall will help areas to never forget what happened on 9-11. ``It's going to be an anchor, a memorial for future generations,'' Runner said. The memorial wall dedication featured comments from several guests, including Antonovich; Runner, his wife, Assemblywoman Sharon Runner; Col. Gary Plumb, vice commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base Edwards Air Force Base, U.S. military installation, 301,000 acres (121,805 hectares), S Calif., NE of Lancaster; est. 1933. It is one of the largest air force bases in the United States and has the world's longest runway. ; Chief Deputy Gary Lockhart of the county Fire Department; and Deputy Chief Steve Lieberman of the county Office of Public Safety. Lockhart noted the efforts of firefighters, law enforcement, and regular citizens who risked their lives to help others out of the World Trade Center towers. Many of those who did so perished that day. ``If it hadn't been for their efforts, many, many others would have lost their lives. That sacriface cannot be forgotten,'' Lockhart said. ``I cannot think of a better way to honor the victims than to continue to build for a safer future.'' Lieberman, who duties include antiterrorism an·ti·ter·ror·ist adj. Intended to prevent or counteract terrorism; counterterror: antiterrorist measures. an efforts, said progress has been made in the War on Terror This article is about U.S. actions, and those of other states, after September 11, 2001. For other conflicts, see Terrorism. The War on Terror (also known as the War on Terrorism . ``While we are safer, we are not safe enough,'' Lieberman said. ``We must continue the battle.'' The ceremony included the Lancaster High School Lancaster High School may refer to:
james.skeen(at)dailynews (661) 267-5743 CAPTION(S): 4 photos Photo: (1 -- color) City, military and law enforcement officials unveil the memorial wall during a dedication ceremony Monday at George Lane Park in Quartz Hill. (2 -- color) A woman wears colors of the American flag on her head and prays for the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks during dedication ceremonies Monday for the memorial wall in Quartz Hill. The wall contains three bronze plaques -- one each for firefighters, law enforcement, and military service members. The memorial wall was donated by Danny and Donnia Brooks on behalf of the region's youths. (3) Danny and Donnia Brooks donated the memorial wall at George Lane Park on behalf of the region's youths. (4) One of the three plaques at the memorial wall depicts firefighters at the scene of a 9-11 attack. Gene Blevins/Special to the Daily News |
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