9/11: A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
Watch the 2024 9/11: A Day of Remembrance Event
Scenic City Women’s Network will host a live event on September 11, 2024:
9/11: A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
commemorating 23 years since the tragedy of 9/11/2001
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Hamilton County Courts Building Atrium | 600 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402
Noon - 1 pm
Featuring Guest Speaker
GEN. BURWELL BAXTER “B.B.” BELL, RETIRED U.S. ARMY FOUR-STAR GENERAL
Burwell Baxter Bell III was born on April 9, 1947 in Oak Ridge, TN, the son of B. B. Bell, Jr. and Mary R. Bell. He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1965, and University of Chattanooga (now University of Tennessee at Chattanooga) in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration.
As a Distinguished Military Graduate of the University's ROTC Program, Bell was commissioned in the U.S. Army in June 1969 as a Second Lieutenant of Armor. During his military service, Bell completed the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses; U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; the National War College, and Army Ranger School.
From 1969-72, Bell spent his initial assignment in the Army with the 3d Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. During this initial three year period of service during the Cold War, he led units patrolling the Iron Curtain between East and West Germany. During his 39-year active duty career, Bell's command positions included L Troop, 3d Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment; D troop, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron; the 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized); and the 24th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
Bell retired from the Army in August 2008.
*** This event is open to the community. Seating is limited. To register, fill out the registration below, or call 423-698-6262 or email renee@scwn.org to be assured of a seat.
Thank you to our 2024 event sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
The Patriot Foundation Trust
Supporting Sponsors:
Morning Pointe Senior Living & State Representative Greg Vital
Camp Hidden Hollow Resort
The Raines Group Real Estate, Inc.
Media Partner Ran Design Media