Gov. Kenny Guinn is sending two Nevada first responders to New York City today to participate in a special ceremony to mark the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
"At the request of New York Governor George Pataki, I am joining other governors across the nation in sending two representatives from each state as part of a ceremony honoring the heroic efforts of first responders in saving lives every day," Guinn said. "As we all know, many police officers and firefighters gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, trying to rescue people from the World Trade Center Towers.
"This ceremony will mark the fifth anniversary of that tragic day by honoring the service of the brave men and women who we rely on as first responders in emergency and disaster situations."
The ceremony will take place at Ground Zero from noon-2 p.m. today.
Attending from Nevada will be David Jarvis from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport Fire Department and Trooper Eddie Dutchover of the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Soso Whaley, who has attended the International Camel Races in Virginia City for three years, is releasing her documentary, "Dromedary Daze," this year.
The DVD will be available for purchase at the Gifted Cowboy booth this weekend at the races.
In a couple of weeks, it should also be available online.
"This is one of the most unusual sporting events in the country," she said at the races Friday. "It's right up there with jumping bullfrogs."
She has also ridden in the races herself.
"It's a little bumpy, but I have a good time," she said.
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