9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Scheduled

Event to Honor Victims, Heroes

Community to Gather for Solemn Occasion

On the morning of September 11, 2001, a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States on the morning of September 11, 2001, resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. The attacks were the deadliest terrorist attacks in world history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States. In remembrance of this tragic event, a ceremony will be held at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City on Sunday, September 11, 2023. The ceremony will begin at 8:46 a.m., the time when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The ceremony will include remarks from Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and other dignitaries. There will also be a reading of the names of the victims, a moment of silence, and a musical performance. The 9/11 Memorial is a sacred place of remembrance and reflection. It is a place where people can come to remember the victims of the attacks and to honor the heroes who responded to them. The memorial is also a place where people can learn about the events of 9/11 and the impact they had on the world. The 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony is an important opportunity for the community to come together and remember the victims of the attacks. It is also an opportunity to honor the heroes who responded to the attacks and to learn about the events of 9/11. The ceremony is open to the public. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Details of the Ceremony

* Date: Sunday, September 11, 2023 * Time: 8:46 a.m. * Location: 9/11 Memorial, New York City * Open to the public

Additional Information

* The 9/11 Memorial is located at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. * The memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. * Admission to the memorial is free. * There are a number of ways to get to the memorial, including public transportation, car, and bike. * For more information about the 9/11 Memorial, please visit the website: https://www.911memorial.org/