DeKalb County pageant queen urges community to remember heroes at Smithville ceremony
September 12, 2026 | DeKalb County, Tennessee
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Isabel Cantu, introduced as a DeKalb County queen, addressed the crowd and called on the community to pass on the memory of Sept. 11 to younger generations. "My name is Isabel Cantu," she said as she spoke about honoring the nearly 3,000 people who died and thanking local first responders for their continuing service.
Cantu thanked state Rep. Mike Hill, Mayor Beth Chandler and DeKalb County Mayor Patrick Ray, and highlighted the sacrifices made by responders and their families. Her remarks emphasized local gratitude and the obligation to teach children "why 9/11 is more important in this day in history."
Cantu thanked state Rep. Mike Hill, Mayor Beth Chandler and DeKalb County Mayor Patrick Ray, and highlighted the sacrifices made by responders and their families. Her remarks emphasized local gratitude and the obligation to teach children "why 9/11 is more important in this day in history."
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