Fallen Five honored with ceremony on Chamberlain Field

A ceremony honored the five servicemen killed in the 2015 terrorist attacks in Chattanooga.

Faculty, students and staff show their respect for servicemen killed four years ago on July 16.

Those who had not served in the military were asked to hold their hands over their hearts during parts of the ceremony.

Maj. Kevin Beavers, head of UTC’s Department of Military Science, gave remarks at the ceremony.

The playing of “Taps” was part of the ceremony.

Honoring the Fallen Five

Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. P.J. Remillard

To honor the five servicemen who died during the terrorist attacks in Chattanooga on  July 16, 2015, a special service was held Tuesday morning on UTC’s Chamberlain Field in the center of campus.

The ceremony included a reading of the names of the five, the playing of “Taps,” a moment of silence and comments from Maj. Kevin Beavers, head of UTC’s Department of Military Science, Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. PJ Remillard, Gregg Crawford from the Tennessee Department of Veteran Services, and UTC Chancellor Steven Angle.

The victims of the terrorist attacks were U.S. Navy Petty Officer Randall Smith and Marines Thomas Sullivan, Carson Holmquist, Squire “Skip” Wells and David Wyatt.

The attacks occurred at the Armed Services Recruiting Center on Lee Highway and the U.S. Naval Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve on Amnicola Highway.