In honor of First Responders Day, American Exchange Bank of Henryetta is hosting a lunch this Friday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the bank, located at

510 W. Main.

This is a way of thanking this unique group of people who put their lives on the line each and every day.

Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First Responders Day in 2017. The day honors the paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers and 911 operators who answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line. Serving as a national day of gratitude, National First Responders Day pays tribute to their services to their communities and honors fallen first responders. National First Responders Day is also a call for action to support first responders.