A bittersweet event: Sept. 11th nine years later Published Sept. 13, 2010 By Senior Airman Danielle Campbell DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Dobbin's servicemembers participated in a memorial and retreat ceremony in the POW/MIA Memorial Park here marking the Sept. 11, 2001 anniversary. The 94th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron hosted the retreat and Staff Sgt. Richard Potter, of the 94 SFS narrated the entire event. "This is a bittersweet event," said Col. Timothy E. Tarchick, 94 AW commander. "The men and women who lost their lives nine years ago today leave a legacy that still shines brightly in the darkness and call on all of us to be strong and firm and united. That is our calling today and on all of the Septembers to come," said Colonel Tarchick. "I thank you for your service; the nation thanks you for your service and for your sacrifice and your commitment to freedom. May God continue to bless the United States of America," he concluded concluded. A wreath was presented in honor of the victims. Afterward the American flag was lowered and symbolically folded.
