By Akers Editorial
First Responder’s Appreciation Day
Photos: Nicole Hamel. Local heroes were honored on Sept. 11 during the First Responder’s Appreciation Day at Sunsational Farms in Umatilla. The free event featured music, food trucks, law enforcement officials, and other guests visiting the Memorial Flag Garden to pay special tribute to the 2,977 victims, including 412 first responders who lost their lives 20 years ago during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Sunsational Farms also revealed plans to raise $50,000 to benefit Lake County Sheriff’s Charities, Lake County Fire Rescue, and Lake County EMS.