In honor of Chattanooga’s Fallen Five, Tennessee American Water is flying a U.S. flag on its water tower where the icon “Phillip D. Glass” sits on Amnicola Highway.
“We join the Chattanooga community in remembering July 16 on its one year anniversary,” said President of Tennessee American Water Valoria Armstrong. “The placement of the U.S. flag on our water tower serves as a reminder of the bravery displayed that day, especially by the Fallen Five who lost their lives protecting others,”
As a sponsor of the free Riverfront Nights music series, Tennessee American Water encourages residents to attend the memorial ceremony before the opening headliner at 7 p.m. The five servicemen will be remembered with a Manning of the Rail, Presentation of Colors, and the Star Spangled Banner.
Saturday July 16 marks the anniversary of the Chattanooga shooting when a gunman opened fire on two military installations. Lance Cp. Squire “Skip” Wells, Sg. Carson Holmquist, Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Staff Sgt. David Wyatt, and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Randall Smith were killed that day.