“No day shall erase you from the memory of time.”
Join with family, friends, and community members in a safe and socially-distanced outdoor environment as The War Memorial commemorates the 19th anniversary of September 11, 2001. This will be a moment where people of all religions, cultures, and walks of life can come together in solemn remembrance of and solidarity against the hatred that fueled those tragic events in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and indeed the entire United States and world.
Moments of silence will be observed at 8:46am and 9:03am, in observation of the two intentional World Trade Center airplane crashes.
Friday, September 11, 2020
8:30am
The lakefront lawn of the historic Alger House
Free and open to the public
Pre-registration is required; seating is assigned and limited to ensure social distancing
Registration closes at noon on Thursday, September 10
COVID-19 Safety Precautions and Requirements to Attend
By attending this event, each guest affirms that —
They have not had a fever in the past day
They have not, to their knowledge, been in contact with someone who tested positive or been exposed to COVID-19 in the past fourteen days
They do not have a new or worsening cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea
They will notify The War Memorial immediately if they test positive for COVID-19 within fourteen days following the event
Event Protocols
The War Memorial has chosen to limit attendance to a maximum of 50 people
Guests must pre-register to be assigned a seat; if you are attending with members of your household, please register together under one name. Registration closes at noon on Thursday, September 10
Households will be seated together, socially distanced from other attendees
Each guest will have their temperature taken upon arrival; War Memorial staff will use a forehead thermometer. Guests with a fever (a temperature over 100.4°F) will not be permitted to attend the event
Sanitization stations will be available at the entryway and near the seating area
Women’s, men’s, and neutral restrooms will be available; only one individual will be permitted into each facility at a time
Although the event will take place outdoors, we ask that all guests wear facemasks for the protection and safety of others
We ask that guests refrain from hand-shaking, hugging, and other forms of physical touch, with those who are not members of the same household
Guests in violation of these vital safety precautions will be asked to either comply or to leave the event.
Memorializing Michigan Lives Lost on 9/11
Terence Edward Adderley, Jr. (May 12, 1979–September 11, 2001) — Royal Oak
David Alger (December 15, 1943–September 11, 2001) — Grosse Pointe
Todd M. Beamer (November 24, 1968–September 11, 2001) — Flint
Eric L. Bennett (October 17, 1971–September 11, 2001) — Flint
Frank Joseph Doyle (January 29, 1962–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Bradley V. Hoorn (June 3, 1979–September 11, 2001) — Kalamazoo
Darya Lin (August 13, 1969–September 11, 2001) — Ann Arbor
Peter Edward Mardikian (August 27, 1972–September 11, 2001) — Kalamazoo
Margaret Elaine Mattic (November 8, 1949–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Albert Ogletree (December 25, 1951–September 11, 2001)
Marsha D. Ratchford (May 26, 1967–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Joshua Alan Rosenthal (June 4, 1957–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
Brock Joel Safronoff (May 16, 1975–September 11, 2001) — Traverse City
Eric Raymond Thorpe (April 17, 1966–September 11, 2001) — Grand Rapids
Brian John Terrenzi (September 21, 1972–September 11, 2001)
Lisa Marie Terry (January 31, 1959–September 11, 2001) — Highland Park
Meredith Lynn Whalen (August 9, 1978–September 11, 2001) — Canton
Marvin Roger Woods (January 6, 1944–September 11, 2001) — Owendale
Sandra Lee Wright (August 7, 1944–September 11, 2001) — Detroit
This listing of names was compiled from the 9/11 National Memorial. If you know of another individual who should be added to this list, please email bhoste@warmemorial.org.
9/11 Timeline of Events
8:46am
Hijackers deliberately crash American Airlines Flight 11 into floors 93 through 99 of the North Tower (1 WTC)
9:03am
Hijackers deliberately crash United Airlines Flight 175 into floors 77 through 85 of the South Tower (2 WTC)
9:37am
Hijackers deliberately crash American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon, near Washington, D.C.
9:59am
The South Tower (2 WTC) collapses
10:03am
After learning of the other attacks, passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 launch a counterattack on hijackers aboard their plane to try to seize control of the aircraft. In response, the hijackers crash the plane into an empty field near Shanksville, PA
10:28am
The North Tower (1 WTC) collapses. The 16-acre World Trade Center site is in ruins, with collateral damage affecting all adjacent properties and streets. A rescue and recovery effort begins immediately