![]() 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) A memorial commemorating victims of a 135-car pile up on Interstate 35 is placed at Riverside Park.A first responder takes a photo of a memorial at Riverside Park.Daughter of Tiffany Gerred, Emri Contreras, and mother of Tiffany Gerred, Cindy Gerred, share words about the their family’s loss on Feb. ![]() Family members of car pile up victims listen to speakers on Feb.Daughter of Tamara Mendoza, Marielena de Freites shares a speech about her mother on Feb.Paula Fimbres, the cousin of victim Christopher Vardy, speaks on Feb.Lauren Quilantan, the daughter of victim Michael Wells, speaks on Feb.Fort Worth Fire Department Chief James Davis bows his head in prayer Feb.Fort Worth city council members show support for first responders and the families of victims of a 135-car pile up on Interstate 35.Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker speaks on Feb.Family members of victims of a 135-car pile up attend a first responder commemoration event Feb.Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes listens to a speaker on Feb.Fort Worth city council members bow their heads in prayer on Feb. ![]()
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