In Memory of 9/11 Sunday September 11, 2011
2:00 PM -
City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
A ceremony observing the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will be presented by the City of Norcross on Sunday, September 11, 2011. On this date in 2001, nearly 3,000 victims died in attacks made by terrorists upon the United States. Among the 2,753 victims who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center were 343 firefighters and 60 police officers from New York City and the Port Authority, and 8 private emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Another 184 people were killed in the attack on the Pentagon. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 70 countries. As a Norcross resident recently observed, “This is the first time that a foreign force has attacked Americans on American soil since the attack on Pearl Harbor. We should never forget either incident and take a moment not only to remember, but also to pray for those both here and abroad who continue to risk their own lives for our daily safety and freedom.”
At 9am, during the time span when terrorists attacked, Norcross churches will ring their bells in tribute for a period of three minutes.
At 2pm, city officials and staff invite the community to join together by the flag pole outside of City Hall for a ceremony commemorating the victims of the attacks on 9/11. The ceremony will include Norcross High School JROTC Color Guard presenting the colors and a performance by the Norcross High Brass Ensemble. Bishop Sheals from Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church will give the invocation and Mayor Bucky Johnson will address the audience.
Contact: Cate Kitchen - (678) 421-2049 - [email protected]
2:00 PM -
City Hall, 65 Lawrenceville Street, Norcross, GA 30071
A ceremony observing the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will be presented by the City of Norcross on Sunday, September 11, 2011. On this date in 2001, nearly 3,000 victims died in attacks made by terrorists upon the United States. Among the 2,753 victims who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center were 343 firefighters and 60 police officers from New York City and the Port Authority, and 8 private emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Another 184 people were killed in the attack on the Pentagon. The overwhelming majority of casualties were civilians, including nationals of over 70 countries. As a Norcross resident recently observed, “This is the first time that a foreign force has attacked Americans on American soil since the attack on Pearl Harbor. We should never forget either incident and take a moment not only to remember, but also to pray for those both here and abroad who continue to risk their own lives for our daily safety and freedom.”
At 9am, during the time span when terrorists attacked, Norcross churches will ring their bells in tribute for a period of three minutes.
At 2pm, city officials and staff invite the community to join together by the flag pole outside of City Hall for a ceremony commemorating the victims of the attacks on 9/11. The ceremony will include Norcross High School JROTC Color Guard presenting the colors and a performance by the Norcross High Brass Ensemble. Bishop Sheals from Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church will give the invocation and Mayor Bucky Johnson will address the audience.
Contact: Cate Kitchen - (678) 421-2049 - [email protected]