This month will mark the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and although it happened many miles away from Omaha, residents continue to memorialize those who were killed that day. Saturday morning at Memorial Park, 2,977 American flags were carefully placed into the ground. More.
Flags at Omaha’s Memorial Park honor those killed in 9/11 attacks
General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum adds exhibit honoring 9/11 victims
The General Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum has added a permanent exhibit to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The exhibit titled, “9/11: Never Forget,” memorializes the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks and encourages attendees to remember the lives lost and the impact the attacks had on the United States. More.
City honors 9/11 heroes
The City of Key West will host a Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony on that date at 8:30 a.m. at the Key West Fire House Museum. More.
County Commissioners and Park System to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The County’s Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony is an opportunity to remember all those who lost their lives during and after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We are inviting everyone to join us as we honor the 147 Monmouth County families who lost loved ones on that tragic day. More.
9/11 and Walls of Honor ceremony to take place at TOBAY Beach
The Town of Oyster Bay will be holding its Annual September 11th Memorial Ceremony scheduled on Thursday, September 7, at 7:00 p.m. at TOBAY Beach. More.
New York City Fire Museum exhibit pays tribute to FDNY members killed on 9/11
A special exhibition at the New York City Fire Museum pays tribute to the FDNY and the sacrifices and heroism of 9/11. "We do get visitors from all over the world who come to pay their respects in this memorial room specifically," said Jennifer Brown, the fire museum's executive director. More.
Town of Greenburgh seeks public's input on how to preserve 9/11 memorial
The Town of Greenburgh is seeking residents' input on how to preserve the community's 9/11 memorial, which needs to be renovated every few years. The memorial consists of individual tiles which tend to fall off a mural only to be put back in. More.
How community violence can affect mental health
There has been a lot of talk about violence in central Ohio, especially when it involves young people, and hearing about it can impact mental health and cause anxiety. When you hear or read about a violent crime that takes place in your community, it’s okay to feel sad or upset, but for some, it can go beyond that. More.