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NEA Baptist Honors First Responders with 9/11 Remembrance Breakfast

NEA Baptist Honors First Responders with 9/11 Remembrance Breakfast

Photo: Contributed/NEA Baptist


Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In honor and remembrance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, NEA Baptist hosted a free breakfast Friday morning to recognize and thank local first responders.

The event took place from 7 to 9 a.m. at the NEA Baptist Conference Center on East Johnson Avenue. To ensure on-duty personnel could participate, the hospital provided both dine-in and carryout options for the morning meal.

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Following the gathering, NEA Baptist shared photos from the breakfast and released a statement expressing gratitude to the men and women who keep Northeast Arkansas safe.

“Today we honor the brave men and women who serve communities across Northeast Arkansas as first responders,” the hospital shared. “On the 25th anniversary of the attacks on America, we remember those who ran toward the danger and saved countless lives with their selflessness and sacrifice. Thank you to all first responders for everything you do today and every day.”

Photos courtesy of NEA Baptist

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