Traveling memorial, honoring veterans who died post-9/11, makes way to Springfield
A traveling memorial honoring military personnel who died after Sept. 11, 2001 makes way to Springfield for the next few days. The wall arrived to Springfield on Thursday afternoon with a motorcycle escort. Patriotic Productions is the creator of the memorial. More.
Today, members of a local community group unveiled plans to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks nearly 20 years ago. The focus of their event is faith, patriotism, and civic pride. More.
Voices Center for Resilience Announces 20th Anniversary Calendar
Voices Center for Resilience (VOICES), formerly Voices of September 11th, is announcing their 20th Anniversary Programs – Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience – by honoring the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and providing support for those who have been impacted since. More.
Traveling memorial for Veterans killed during 9/11
A traveling memorial is making its way from Arizona to Springfield honoring military members killed during 9/11. “This memorial, there’s basis with towers, and on these towers, there are banners to hang on the side of the towers that will have pictures and names of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice,” said Darin Hargis, commander of American Legion Post 639. More.
NY Guard Airmen plant 'Survivor Tree' to commemorate 9/11
Airmen of the Eastern Air Defense Sector marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the World Trade Center by planting a seedling from a tree that survived the attack outside their headquarters in Rome. The seedling from the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Survivor Tree was planted May 26 by Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo. More.
9-11 Survivor Releases Her Bestselling Memoir
On May 27, 2021, the 20th anniversary year of the terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, survivor Annabel Quintero M.ED., released his first book “STEP STEP JUMP: Transforming Trauma to Triumph from the 46th Floor” through Amazon and the book immediately became a Best Seller. More.
Nonprofit's 9/11 commemoration to include local parade
A New York-based nonprofit's plans to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on America will include a parade through the streets of Winchester. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation of Staten Island, N.Y., announced Monday that it will stage a 42-day event called the Never Forget Walk: Following the Footsteps of the Fallen. More.
July Deadline Approaching for Some to Register With 9/11 Fund
A July deadline looms for some people seeking compensation for injury, illness, or death tied to the 9/11 terror attacks. The September 11th Victim Compensation Fund was created to aid survivors and first responders, or their families. More.