Services to commemorate the infamous 9-11 attacks in 2001 will be held tomorrow in various communities. All are welcome to attend.
St. Charles
The St. Charles Fire Department will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, 2022, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St. The ceremony includes posting the Fire Department Memorial Flag, placing the memorial wreath, and observing a moment of silence.
Elgin
In partnership with the American Legion, the City of Elgin will host its annual September 11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the newly renovated Civic Center Plaza, located behind City Hall within the Robert Gilliam Municipal Complex.
All are invited to attend this service on the 21st Anniversary of 9/11 to remember those in public service who lost their lives and to honor those who continue to serve today. The ceremony will feature speakers and the national anthem will be performed by the Baptist Providence College Ensemble.
This ceremony is free to the public and limited seating will be available. Participants may want to consider bringing a chair.
In the event of rain, the ceremony will move indoors to the Hemmens Cultural Center, located at 45 Symphony Way.
Aurora
The Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Department will host Aurora’s annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony this weekend.
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, Aurora’s public safety officials will be joined by Mayor Richard C. Irvin and community members at the Aurora Police Department, 1200 E. Indian Trail.
Marking the 21st anniversary of the tragedies in New York, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania, the ceremony will feature a Presentation of Colors and Wreath Laying Ceremony by the Aurora Fire and Police Honor Guards with remarks from Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross, Aurora Fire Chief Dave McCabe and Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin.
A special moment of silence will be held at 8:46 a.m. – the time the first plane hit the north tower of the World Trade Center.
“On this solemn occasion, we will come together again to remember those who lost their lives on that fateful day, “said Mayor Irvin, a veteran of the United States Army. “We also remember the families of those who perished and all whose lives were forever changed after experiencing the tragedies of September 11, 2001.”
The ceremony is open to the public.
