Remembering 9/11: City commemorates 23 years since terrorist attacks with local tribute

Remembering 9/11: City commemorates 23 years since terrorist attacks with local tribute

City officials and local first responders looked back with moments of silence and a ceremony to commemorate the terror attacks 23 years ago. Continue reading at The Republic News.

Rock Island Arsenal holds events to remember 9/11 on 23rd anniversary of attacks

Volunteers cleaned headstones at the National Cemetery and the U.S. Army held a ceremony to commemorate 9/11.

Long Islanders remember 9/11 attacks at annual beachfront ceremony

(Desiree D'Iorio / WSHU )More than 2,000 Long Islanders gathered at the 9/11 memorial at Point Lookout on Wednesday morning to mark 23 years since the September 11th terror attacks. Point Lookout 9/11 Memorial. (Desiree D'Iorio / WSHU)The annual ceremony on the Atlantic Ocean beachfront was somber. Local officials honored those who died, faith leaders offered prayers and visitors cast white carnations into the sea.This year, speakers stressed …

REMEMBERING 9/11: Marana school hosts ceremony on anniversary of terrorist attacks

Every year, Legacy Traditional School - Northwest Tucson, holds a ceremony in remembrance of 9/11 and to honor local first responders.The schools principal, Peggy Fite, says there is a flag ceremony at the school everyday. All students recite the Pledge of Allegiance and have a moment of silence; but the ceremony on Sept. 11 is special. We invite our first responder families here, we have a helicopter that comes out and we just really want to ho…

Kingston ceremony marks 23 years since 9/11 terrorist attacks

KINGSTON, N.Y. — A crowd gathered at Firemen’s Park on Wednesday morning for a ceremony marking 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony, hosted by the Kingston Fire Department, began at 8:46 a.m., marking the exact time the plane struck the first tower. Opening remarks were made by Kingston Fire Chief Chris Rea, followed by members of the Kingston High School choir singing the national anthem. “We as a city promised t…