The City of Charlottesville received a beam yesterday that was recovered from the destruction of the World Trade Center's North Tower. The beam will be on display as a memorial to honor the fire rescue teams that served New York City on Sept. 11, 2001.\n"It is a very honorable and prestigious thing," Charlottesville Fire Department Battalion Chief Richard Jones said. Fire departments from across the country applied for pieces of the steel, but Charlottesville was one of few to receive an offer.\nThe fire department was supposed to hold a ceremony today at the Ridge Street Fire Station to dedicate the beam, but the event was rescheduled because of inclement weather.\nOnce construction on the Fontaine Avenue Fire Station is complete, the beam will be on permanent display in the station's atrium, Jones said. Until then, the beam will be kept in a secure location.\n"The events of Sept. 11 have affected anyone in the fire or police service," said Jones, who was proud to have the opportunity to share this piece of history with Charlottesville community members and to celebrate those who served the nation during in the wake of tragedy 10 years ago.\n-compiled by Audrey Waldrop and Victoria Graham
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