Bergen Honors 9/11 Victims, Heroes
Residents can remember and reflect during solemn ceremonies throughout the county.
Twenty-three years have passed since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. For many of us, we recall where we were on that day, and the anniversary is a time to reflect and honor those who lost their lives. For a whole new generation, it’s a moment in the country’s history to learn how Americans responded with compassion and support toward one another, as well as patriotism.
On Wednesday, Bergenites of all ages can visit one of several 9/11 memorials throughout the county, either on their own time or to attend an official service. Below is a list of local memorial ceremonies taking place on 9/11.
Bergen County, Overpeck County Park, Henry Hoebel Area, Leonia, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Allendale, The Red Barn, 7 p.m. The event will include guest speaker Tim Latterner, a former borough police officer and FBI special agent, who will talk about his 9/11 experience.
Closter, Remembrance Park, 8:30 a.m. Visitors can watch as sunlight passes through the memorial, fragment of the World Trade Center steel, at 8:46 a.m.
Emerson, Fire Headquarters, 6 p.m. Join other residents for the borough’s annual program dedicated to the victims and heroes of 9/11.
Fair Lawn, Borough Hall, 7 p.m. Municipal officials will lead residents in a program at the 9/11 Remembrance Memorial Wall.
Fort Lee, Constitution Park, 6 p.m. Join the borough’s governing body and emergency services as they remember and honor the victims, survivors and heroes of 9/11.
Hackensack, Fire Headquarters, 10 a.m. The city will hold its memorial ceremony in front of the main firehouse.
Hasbrouck Heights, Firemen’s Memorial / 9/11 Memorial, 7 p.m. A brief ceremony will take place on the Boulevard at the Circle to remember and honor the victims.
River Edge, Borough Hall, 6 p.m. All residents can gather outside of the municipal building/police department for the borough’s ceremony.
Westwood, Westwood Train Station, 8 p.m. Gather at the borough’s 9/11 memorial and participate in the annual candlelight vigil.
Wood-Ridge, Veterans Memorial Park, 7:30 p.m. The borough’s service will include a candlelight vigil to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11. In addition, the Knights of Columbus Saint Anthony’s Council 11585 will sponsor a special blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. at a Community Bloodmobile on Valley Boulevard and Highland Avenue.
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