Captain Shawn Morris played his bagpipes as part of the opening ceremonies commemorating the 100th year celebration of Station #1 and the beginning of full time fire fighting personnel. The Cape Girardeau Honor Guard also provided the flag raising ceremony that coincided with this music. Fred Kraft son of Barney Kraft, Fire Chief in 1909 attended the festivities.
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