Marielena de Freites spoke in Spanish about how she has faced enormous pain and confusion since losing her mother, Tamara Mendoza. Grieving family members shared their journeys since the day they learned that their loved ones had died. The city has installed two park benches to remember the victims and provide a space for families and first responders to reflect near the accident site. “But it’s only right for us to say to you, as family, we appreciate it, but we want to be here for you … This is about your community saying: ‘We are with you.’” “We’re here because the families of the folks (who died in) this accident one year ago today wanted to pay some form of tribute to the first responders community in Fort Worth and our regional partners,” said Fort Worth fire chief James Davis. As part of FW 2.11, dozens of volunteers delivered “Hero Packs” of snacks and handwritten notes to firehouses, police stations and EMT hubs across Fort Worth. Mayor Mattie Parker proclaimed it Fort Worth First Responders Day, a nod to the citywide event organized by the Gerred family. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)
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