Belton firefighters march to remember September 11

Firemen, family and community march underneath the draped U.S. flag on a Williamston ladder truck, some carrying a hose with names of fallen New York firemen Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001, which included each walker ringing the fire bell at the Belton station.

Matthew Hembree, a Belton fire volunteer, gets ready to lead a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Lanyards with a photo and name of each fallen New York fireman are laid on a table at Rock Springs fire station for participants to wear, before walking on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Don Hodges, left, and Cathleen Hodges pick a name tag of a fallen emergency worker who died September 11, 2001, before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

A fire hose with names of fallen from September 11, 2001 are written on a hose and carried on a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Michael Nichols of Canebrake fire station in Fountain Inn puts on a lanyard with the photo and name of fallen New York fire engine 22 fireman Michael Elferis before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001. Firemen participating in the walk wore one or more tags of first responders who died.

Michael Nichols of Canebrake fire station in Fountain Inn puts on a lanyard with the photo and name of fallen New York fire engine 22 fireman Michael Elferis before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001. Firemen participating in the walk wore one or more tags of first responders who died.

Tristen Lowe, left, of Centerville fire drinks water before marching with a hose on his back from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Tristen Lowe of Centerville fire gets ready to march with a hose on his back from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Belton volunteer fireman Matthew Hembree puts on his turnout gear before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001. Firemen participating in the walk wore one or more tags of first responders who died.

Darren Vaughn, Belton fireman, speaks to the crowd before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Jay West, right, leads a prayer with firemen and families before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Mike Gambrell speaks to the crowd before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Libby Maness, left, and Haley Maness get ready to watch firemen march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Matthew Hembree, a Belton fire volunteer, gets ready to lead a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001, which included each walker ringing the fire bell at the Belton station.

Williamston fire ladder truck posts a flag for firemen, family and community to walk under marching from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Each walker rings the Belton city fire bell in memory of first responder who died from the events of September 11, 2001, after a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Andrew Guest, a Honea Path fireman, rings the Belton city fire bell in memory of first responder who died from the events of September 11, 2001, after a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Matthew Hembree, a Belton fire volunteer, rings the Belton city fire bell in memory of first responder who died from the events of September 11, 2001, after a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Andrew Guest, a Honea Path fireman, helps carry a 911 hose after a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen rest after a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Craytonville fireman Clayton Martin arrives with family before a march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Darren Vaughn, Belton fireman, speaks to the crowd before walking from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march underneath the draped U.S. flag on a Williamston ladder truck, some carrying a hose with names of fallen New York firemen Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001, which included each walker ringing the fire bell at the Belton station.

Matthew Hembree, right, a Belton fire volunteer, carries a Flag of Honor leading a march by the city cemetery to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Matthew Hembree, right, a Belton fire volunteer, carries a Flag of Honor leading a march by city hall to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march from Rock Springs station on S.C. 413 to the Belton fire station Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001.

Firemen, family and community march underneath the draped U.S. flag on a Williamston ladder truck, some carrying a hose with names of fallen New York firemen Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001, which included each walker ringing the fire bell at the Belton station.

Firemen, family and community march underneath the draped U.S. flag on a Williamston ladder truck, some carrying a hose with names of fallen New York firemen Wednesday, September 11, 2019. The three-mile walk is in memory of those who lost their lives during the events of September 11, 2001, which included each walker ringing the fire bell at the Belton station.

A line of firemen who walked three-miles ring the Belton city fire bell in memory of first responder who died from the events of September 11, 2001 Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

A line of firemen who walked three-miles ring the Belton city fire bell in memory of first responder who died from the events of September 11, 2001 Wednesday, September 11, 2019.