On the eve of the 15-year anniversary of 9/11 the 49ers paid tribute to the first responders during their game on Saturday. On the sidelines coaches could be seen sporting hats representing police, fire and EMT.
First responders were given discounted tickets to see Charlotte defeat Elon 47-14. One season ticket holder, James Killan, was glad the police, fire and EMT were being honored during the game. Killan graduated from Charlotte in 1973 and went on to be a firefighter in the area at one time including the Charlotte campus.
“It’s nice to get recognized. A lot of times you feel like you’re unknown out there so it makes a big difference to see that,” Killan said.