The War Memorial Hosts Outdoor Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
The War Memorial will host a service of remembrance on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, to commemorate the lives lost on September 11, 2001. This event will memorialize the nearly 3,000 men, women, children, and honor the heroism of the first responders who lost their lives in the tragic attacks in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The service will be held on September 11, 2021, at 8:30am and will take place on the lakefront lawn of The War Memorial’s historic Alger Estate. The event is free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is required.
“The eternal memory of that fateful Tuesday morning is forever etched in our minds and on our hearts,” said War Memorial President and CEO Charles Burke. “The significant sorrow and echoing grief left in the lives of so many families endure to this day, twenty years later. We will never forget. We as a nation and a world are forever changed, however, our faith and spirit remain unbroken. The War Memorial is humbled to host this service of remembrance and solidarity as we come together in reverence to honor the lives we lost that day, and to salute the bravery of our first responders who continue to serve and protect the safety of our nation.”
The event aims to bring together individuals of all religions, cultures, and walks of life to stand against the hatred that led to the 9/11 attacks, and also facilitate a spirit of unity, faith, and holistic patriotism. The event will feature remarks from War Memorial leadership, as well as respected faith leaders from the community. The names of Michigan lives lost during the 9/11 attacks will be read aloud, alongside musical performances. Moments of silence will be observed at 8:46am and 9:03am, in observance of the two plane crashes into the World Trade Center.
The War Memorial remains committed to hosting this event in a COVID-safe outdoor environment. It is free and open to the public, though attendance is limited to 100 people and all guests must pre-register in advance. Registration will close on Friday, September 10 at 12pm, and The War Memorial will be unable to accommodate unregistered guests.
To learn more about this service, a timeline of events, or to download a full list of all 9/11 memorial names, visit https://www.warmemorial.org/september112021 or call 313.881.7511.
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About The War Memorial
The War Memorial, located on the shores of Lake Saint Clair in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, is an experiential space open to everyone from everywhere. For more than 70 years, it has served as a patriotic, cultural, and community center. Its unique environment attracts more than 3,000 events and 250,000 visitors annually while offering premier hospitality services for community and private gatherings. Its diverse lineup of innovative programming includes live and virtual engagement experiences for adults and children. At its core, The War Memorial celebrates the ideas of American democracy while honoring those who have defended those ideas with tireless effort and personal sacrifice. Numerous patriotic and veterans’ events are held as well as history and civics offerings on the origin, traditions, and challenges facing American democracy. The War Memorial remains committed to serving the community as a unique, dynamic, and forward-thinking hub for southeast Michigan.
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