Lasinski honors first responders at the state House of Representatives’ 9/11 ceremony

State Rep. Donna Lasinski with recently retired Fire Chief Carl Ferch of the Scio Township Fire Department at the state House of Representatives’ annual September 11th ceremony at the state Capitol in Lansing on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Last Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives held its annual September 11th ceremony to commemorate those Michigan first responders lost in the line of duty during the past year, to honor those lost in the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks, and to recognize first responders serving in Michigan communities today.

Manchester’s State Rep. Donna Lasinski hosted Carl Ferch, past Fire Chief of the Scio Township Fire Department, and released the following statement:

“Today’s ceremony was a chance to thank our first responders for their selfless service. Too often, we may forget that the freedoms and opportunities available to us are in large part thanks to the sacrifices our first responders make day in and day out.

“I was honored to have Chief Ferch join me for this meaningful ceremony, and I look forward to doing all I can to give back to the men and women who risk so much to protect us all.”

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by Fritz Swanson

Fritz Swanson has written for The Believer, the Christian Science Monitor, Print Magazine, McSweeney's, Esopus, LSA Magazine, and The Mid-American Review. He serves as a trustee on the Manchester District Library Board. He's the designer and publisher of The Manchester Mirror.

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