DAYTON — The Dayton Fire Department is hosting a baton-pass point for runners involved in the “Great American Relay” that began in Boston, Massachusetts on Sept. 11.
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The relay commemorates the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
A ceremonial passing of the baton is taking place in front of Dayton Fire Station 4 on Sept. 22, according to a news release from the Dayton Fire Department.
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Uniformed members of the Dayton fire and police departments are providing an escort for the runners through the streets of downtown Dayton.
The event will take place at 2:25 p.m.