Patriot Day was first recognized through a bill noting a National Day of Mourning introduced in October of 2001, the month following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Each year Grayson County honors the day with a remembrance ceremony held at the Grayson County Courthouse. The event hosted by the Grayson County Sheriffs Office is attended by local law enforcement, officials and members of the community. Photo Credit: Michael Hutchins / Herald Democrat
By Michael Hutchins Herald Democrat First responders, elected officials and members of the Texoma community gathered Wednesday morning to commemorate the lives lost and the…