On Friday our nation is remembering another anniversary of 9/11.
The images, sounds and emotions are still fresh in a lot of our minds.
Almost 3,000 people lost their lives that day eight years ago. Most people remember where they were or what they were doing when they heard what happened.
Every year on the anniversary of that horrific day, many people across the United States attend memorial services, observe moments of silence, say quiet prayers, and fly American Flags.
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Here is a list of Tri-State events to remember 9/11: Forest Hills School District events:
Anderson
WHAT: September 11 Ceremony.
WHEN: 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Anderson High School Circle Drive
Additional details: This year's program will include presentation of colors by American Legion Post 318, a special presentation by Veteran SSgt. Paul Brondhaver (who was injured while serving his country in Iraq), and music.
Turpin High School
WHAT: National Honor Society serving dinner to firefighters
WHEN: Students will arrive at stations around 7 p.m. with dinner served around 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Newtown fire station and the Anderson Township stations of Broadwell, Beechmont, Hunley, and Salem
Additional details: About seven students will be at each fire station. Turpin High School teacher John English is showing a student made video on 9/11 during homeroom.
Nagel
WHAT: Making peace maker quilts
WHEN: 7:20 - 7:40 a.m.
WHERE: Nagel Middle School Advisories
Additional details: Students have been making peace maker quilts to honor those who perished in the terrorist attacks.
Cheerleaders and football players from Mt. Healthy High School will give special thanks
LaSalle High School is holding a tribute prior to its football game Friday night. They will honor the victims of 9/11, show respect to LaSalle alums who have served in the military. There will also be a flyover from a Squadron of Vintage warplanes before the 7:30 p.m. game.
Butler County Fire Departments will gather at the Fallen Firefighter's Memorial on Monument Avenue in Hamilton at 5:30 p.m.
Northwest School District and Colerain/Green Township will begin a new tradition by honoring the service and sacrifice of police and firefighters. The memorial service will be held at the home football game closest to September 11. This year's event will take place at Colerain High School. Presentation of colors will take place at 6:50 p.m.
Glen Este Middle School is holding a ceremony at 8:30 a.m.
The Butler County Chief of Police will hold a memorial at noon at the county courthouse. There will be a 21-gun salute and the Bagpipes Corps will play Amazing Grace.
At Ohio's capital in Columbus, there are 2,099 flags on display. Each flag represents a person who died in the terrorist attacks.
CRESCENT SPRINGS- 9/11 Memorial Ceremony planned for tonight at 7 p.m. at the Kenton County Veterans Memorial at the corner of Buttermilk and Collins Roads in Crescent Springs. The Third graders from St. Joseph School will be singing as part of the event and Kenton County Sheriff Korzenborn will play “Taps.”
The City of Crescent Springs will hold a 9/11 Memorial Service on Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. in the Crescent Springs Park.
ERLANGER- The City of Erlanger will hold a 9/11 Memorial Service on Friday beginning at 7 p.m. in front of the city building.
NEWPORT- Northern Kentucky Firefighters Association will be holding a its 8th 9/11 Memorial Service at the Firefighter's Memorial & World Peace Bell, at 425 York Street, in Newport on Friday at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Capt. Clayton L. James who will also sing the National Anthem. Kenton County Sheriff Korzenborn will play “Taps.”
Between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. people of all faiths are invited to stop by the powerful symbol of the World Peace Bell for silent or spoken prayer. Northern Kentucky Interfaith Commission, religious leaders and lay persons take turns speaking on the theme of peace, and leading those present in prayer. In between speakers dulcimer and Psalter music is provided by the Rev. Don Drewry, a United Methodist minister and Newport Police Chaplain. Several vocalists will contribute as well.
BURLINGTON- Remembrance ceremony at the Burlington Fire Department Friday at 9:30 a.m. with Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore.
St. Henry High School at 10:15 a.m., at 3755 Scheben Dr., in Erlanger will hold a 9/11 Memorial at the school Friday morning.
LEXINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY- UK will have a 9/11 commemoration on campus, led by UK ROTC and the UK Veterans Center. The UK ROTC group is the Pershing Rifles, an organization of Air Force and Army ROTC cadets.
All events will take place in front of the UK Main (Administration) Building. In the past they have continued even through rain, so I imagine that unless dangerous lightning strikes, the event will go on regardless of weather.
Here’s the breakdown:
8:43 a.m. Welcome from ROTC Senior Cadet Charles Hoffman
8:46 a.m. Cadets sworn in as future Army officers (timed to coincide with the World Trade Center impact)
8:50 a.m. Remarks from Lt. Col. Jason Cummins, UK ROTC director
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Names of 9/11 victims will be read and 2,974 flags will be planted in the lawn in front of the UK main building in memory of victims
SOMERSET- Patriotic program, live broadcast of The Tams concert for U.S. troops in Iraq slated for Sept. 11 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset, Ky.
The strength of the American spirit will be celebrated at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset at a special evening of events involving local military, their families, first responders and a live musical concert—all on the eighth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
The evening’s activities will kick off at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, with a memorial tribute hosted by Somerset’s American Legion Post No. 38 Honor Guard. The tribute will be followed at 7:30 p.m. by a live performance by 60s R&B hit makers The Tams, who will perform a high-energy concert that will be broadcast live via videoconference to U.S. troops serving in Iraq.
For tickets to The Tams concert, call The Center’s Box Office at 677-6000, or visit http://www.centertech.com/ for online ticket sales. There is no charge to attend the American Legion tribute.
