Tulsa's First Presbyterian Honors First Responders On 9/11 Anniversary

First Presbyterian Church of Tulsa is hosting a Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday recognizing Tulsa's emergency personnel and first responders on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

The community is invited to attend the ceremony remembering the sacrifices of those in service.

Tulsa Pipes and Drums will lead a processional, according to Megan Grayless of First Presbyterian, 709 South Boston.

Guest speakers include Liesa Smith, the principal of the Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences that was damaged by fire last week. Smith is to speak of the power of community.

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Others who have benefited from the services of first responders will tell their stories including retired firefighter Stacy Ward, who was himself a motorcycle crash victim.

Facility tours of the newly renovated downtown Tulsa church are available beginning at 6 p.m.

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