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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM SEPTEMBER 5-11, 2018 UCW 11 Showing off its new logo and symbol of pride, the 2018 Campaign of Honor continues to pay tribute to Cumberland County's first responders in remembrance of September 11, 2001. is week, Fayetteville and Cumberland County Law Enforcement and area fire departments were at the center of attention. Sen. Wesley Mer- edith, friends and colleagues visited the city and county fire departments, Hope Mills and Fayetteville police departments and the Cumberland County Sheriff 's Department. Fayetteville Police Chief Gina Hawkins welcomed Meredith and those with him to the department with introductions to her key staff and an update on the successes of community crime prevention programs. Hope Mills Police Chief Joel Acceiardo introduced the visiting group to his key officers and explained some of the interactive community awareness pro- grams that have been successful in controlling crime and creating safe neighborhoods. At the county level, Sheriff Ennis Wright wel- comed everyone to the Law Enforcement Center, and Chief Deputy Richard Jenkins gave a tour of the downtown facility. While on this tour, Meredith said, "I'm very impressed and encouraged at the extraordi- nary efforts being made by local law enforcement to encourage and implement proactive com- munity awareness programs that have resulted in forging trust and invaluable partner- ships with the residents of Cumberland County. "Cooperation, communica- tion and teamwork between these law enforcement professionals are what make Cumberland County communities safe places to live and work. Very impressive." All the entities visited offer a variety of ongoing awareness programs, including citizens academies designed to educate the public and provide a better understanding of the challenges and conditions that law enforcement officers face each and every day. Next stop was the Fireman's Association meet- ing in Stedman, where Meredith and associates extended their appreciation to the professionals of the Fayetteville and Cumberland County fire depart- ments for their dedication to public safety. Meredith and the members of the 2018 Campaign of Honor extended everyone a personal invitation to the First Responder's Reception that will be held Sept. 11 in downtown Fayetteville. e highlight of the reception will be the intro- duction and recognition of Fayetteville resident Bettye Glenn. Glenn was a survivor of the North Tower 9/11 terrorist attacks. She shared her amaz- ing and touching experience with Meredith and colleagues at the Stedman Fire Department. As Glenn was escaping down the stairwell from the 24th floor, she came face to face with a young fire- man heading upward. "Honestly, I will never forget the look on his face," she said. Ever since then, Glenn said, she has been a strong advocate for all firemen. Her interview and story have been documented on film and will be available to view on local social media networks soon. e Sept. 11 First Responder's Reception will be held at e TapHouse, located at 411 Hay St. in historic downtown Fayetteville, from 5:30-7 p.m. e event is being hosted by Eben Concepts, Up & Coming Weekly, Williford Hollers Crenshaw Boliek & Frangakis LLP, Huske Hardware House and other local businesses and organizations. 2018 Campaign of Honor salutes Cumberland County Law Enforcement and Area Fire Departments a STAFF REPORT NEWS e 2018 Campaign of Honor concludes with the First Responder's Reception Sept. 11 at the TapHouse. Presented by the Lafaye e Society & Museum of the Cape Fear Come Celebrate Our City's Namesake! Friday, Sept. 7 th & Saturday, Sept. 8 th Arias & Artifacts Friday, 5:30pm -8:00pm Methodist University 910-678-8899 for concert ckets Festival of Yesteryear Saturday, 10am-5pm MOCF at Arsenal Avenue Visit www.ncdcr.gov/ncmcf Party Like You're in Paris! at The Wine Café Saturday, 6pm-8:30pm Music by The Amazing Thiriots For complete details, visit www.Lafaye‚ eSociety.org Thank You to Our Sponsors! R a m o n Ya r b o ro u g h | V i l l a g e G re e n Re l a te d P ro p e r t i e s C i t y C e n te r G a l l e r y & B o o k s Jo h n M a l zo n e M a r k et i n g , I n c . | P l ay e r M c L e a n L L P A n d o u r i n - k i n d s p o n s o rs : C i t yV i ew M a g a z i n e U p & C o m i n g W e e k ly | 2 1 9 G ro u p