For a long time now the Edmonds Fire Department, now Snohomish County Fire Distrrict #1, has been working on getting our own piece of steel from the Twin Towers. The time finally arrived and after many meetings, flights to the east coast and governmental approval the dream has been realized. The cerimony was simple as the motorcade drove up I-5 from Seattle into downtown Edmonds. 
The 2000 pound I-beam was accepted from the delivery team, carefully hoisted from the flat bed with the help of a large tow truck and rested, for the time being, on a custom built cart. The artifact is in on display at Station 17 in downtown Edmonds.
Above FF Erickson give an emotional acceptance speech. He was instrumental in the entire process and logged a lot of time and miles to make it happen.
After a short walk on 6th street, the procession turned into the bay at Station 17.
The honor guard, with a tradtional piper, were a vital part of the cerimony escorting the steel to the bay. All non-duty firefighters were in dress "A's" for the occasion.
The honor guard, with a tradtional piper, were a vital part of the cerimony escorting the steel to the bay. All non-duty firefighters were in dress "A's" for the occasion.
A glass-blowing artist from Whidbey Island created an amazing custom fire helmet to honor the occasion. It is part of the fund raising effort to finance the construction of the memorial. 
A small Fallen Firefighters memorial park currently exists outside Station 17 and this piece will be added to commemorate the events and those who were lost on 9/11.
The day was momentious and powerful and any photos were taken by the attending public, politicians, new media and Firefighters.
Tony
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