Atlanta 9/11 ceremony remembers first responders

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Atlanta Police Chief George Turner and Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Kelvin J. Cochran lay a wreath during a ceremony with members of the AFR and APD color guard.

Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Kelvin J. Cochran offers closing remarks during a ceremony staged by Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue on Monday, September 10, 2012

A 50-foot American flag flies from the raised ladder of Truck 1 during a ceremony at the Public Safety Headquarters in Atlanta.

AFR and APD Honor Guard post colors during the ceremony.

AFR Honor Guard members pay their respects during the invocation at the end of the ceremony.

Assembled APD and AFR personnel salute the flag during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

A 50-foot American flag flies from the raised ladder of Truck 1 during the ceremony.

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Atlanta Police Chief George Turner and Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Kelvin J. Cochran lay a wreath during a ceremony with members of the AFR and APD color guard.

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