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Media coverage of the Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial and related events over the years.
Families, first responders gather in Pontiac to remember fallen heroes on 9/11 anniversary: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/09/12/families-first-responders-gather-in-pontiac-to-remember-fallen-heroes-on-911-anniversary/
24 years after 9/11, ceremonies to mark attack. Where in Michigan to take part: https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/09/10/911-michigan-ceremony-commemorate-victims-anniversary-terror-attacks/86071668007/
A day of honor. A moment of remembrance: https://www.facebook.com/TySteeleNews/videos/a-day-of-honor-a-moment-of-remembrancethe-oakland-county-sheriffs-peace-officers/1381412509846863/
What's planned to mark 9/11 anniversary around Metro Detroit:
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/09/09/whats-planned-to-mark-911-anniversary-around-metro-detroit/86056349007/
Oakland County remembers lives of fallen first responders at annual memorial ceremony:
https://www.wxyz.com/news/oakland-county-remembers-lives-of-fallen-first-responders-at-annual-memorial-ceremony
Michigan’s Fallen Police, Fire and other First Responder Heros Remembered: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2024/09/11/michigans-fallen-police-fire-and-other-first-responder-heroes-remembered/
23rd Anniversary 9/11 Events Planned in Oakland County: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2024/09/06/23rd-anniversary-9-11-events-planned-in-oakland-county/
Oakland County to pay tribute at 17th Annual Michigan Fallen Heroes Cookout on May 24: https://midmichigannow.com/news/local/oakland-county-to-pay-tribute-at-17th-annual-michigan-fallen-heroes-cookout-on-may-24
Fallen Michigan Police Officers and Firefighters Remembered in Oakland County on 9/11: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2023/09/12/remembering-michigan-police-officers-and-firefighters-on-9-11/
New program provides scholarships for children, spouses of MI police, firefighters killed on-duty:
https://www.wxyz.com/news/new-program-provides-scholarships-for-children-spouses-of-mi-police-firefighters-killed-on-duty#:~:text=Program%20gives%20scholarships%20to%20kids,first%20responders%20killed%20on%2Dduty
Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial launches scholarship program: https://tctimes.com/articles/news/michigan-fallen-heroes-memorial-launches-scholarship-program/#:~:text=This%20additional%20step%20allows%20us,Country%20Club%20in%20Independence%20Township.
Ceremonies Mark 9/11 Anniversary in Oakland County: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2023/09/11/2023-ceremonies-mark-9-11-anniversary-in-oakland-county/
Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial ceremony and Sept. 11 remembrances:
https://www.detroitnews.com/picture-gallery/news/local/oakland-county/2022/09/12/michigan-fallen-heroes-memorial-ceremony/8061574001/
September 11 Memorial Ceremony Sunday: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2022/09/10/sept-11-memorial-ceremony-sunday/
21st Anniversary 9/11 ceremonies planned in Oakland County: https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2022/09/09/21st-anniversary-9-11-ceremonies-planned-in-oakland-county/
The Detroit News
9/11 remembrance events in Metro Detroit and Michigan
9.7.21
WWJ-AM
Sheriff Bouchard Interview
9.9.21
WJR-AM
Sheriff Bouchard on the Paul W. Smith Show
9.10.21
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v7x4ybis65n4spo/RADWJR_09-10-2021_07.39.21.mp3?dl=0
The Detroit News
Michiganians' 9/11 memories: 'We saw the best of humanity and the worst'
9-10-21
WJBK-TV (Fox 2)
Let it Rip
https://youtu.be/u-FRXrTiHpc
WDIV-TV (Channel 4)
6 pm Broadcast
9.10.21
Teaser:
https://youtu.be/kbBQAkS4NUk
Story: https://www.dropbox.com/s/evd1jsid9e8zk59/WDIV_09-10-2021_18.14.30.mp4?dl=0
WXYZ-TV (Channel 7)
7 p.m. Broadcast
9.10.21
5/6 pm Teaser:
https://youtu.be/BHMQWwRH8N8
Story: https://www.dropbox.com/s/v3v713wzsivutwy/WXYZ_09-10-2021_19.05.59.mp4?dl=0
The Oakland Press
20th Anniversary 9/11 ceremonies planned in Oakland County
9.10.21
WJBK-TV (Fox 2)
7 am Broadcast
9.11.21
Teaser: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sb4u9w3baa4tab5/WJBK_09-11-2021_07.00.33.mp4?dl=0
Story: https://www.dropbox.com/s/av5q9jv335ch5tc/WJBK_09-11-2021_07.02.49.mp4?dl=0
Fox 2 Detroit Online
Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard shares 9/11 memories of going to NYC to help in recovery effort
9.10.21
WXYZ Online
Sheriff Bouchard remembers responding to the 9/11 attacks
9.10.21
https://www.wxyz.com/news/upfront/sheriff-bouchard-remembers-responding-to-the-9-11-attacks
WXYZ-TV (Channel 7)
10 pm Broadcast
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rh1wy86tr9lyrg8/WMYD_09-11-2021_22.18.58.mp4?dl=0
Detroit Free Press
A 20th Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 and Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial Ceremony
The Oakland Press
After 20 years, We always need to remember
9.12.21
https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2021/09/11/after-20-years-we-always-need-to-remember-2/
