The 6th annual First Responder Appreciation Celebration is Monday evening (Sept 11th). The Ashkum Fire Department is hosting this year’s event. State senator Jason Barickman is the featured speaker for the 6 pm program.

The public is welcome.

The event recognizes the September 11th attack on America. Similar programs are held across the country to honor first-responders, including the military, police and fire and EMS personnel. The annual event sponsored by the Iroquois County Republican Women’s Club.

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