America changed irrevocably on September 11, 2001 when terrorism struck in New York, Washington D.C and Pennsylvania. Those of us who lived through that day will never forget it.
While we have a permanent September 11 memorial in Phoenix that you can visit all year long, each year people around the country set aside time to remember those who died on that horrific day. We call it Patriot Day.
Remembering 9-11 in Phoenix
Check back here in the weeks immediately prior to September 11. I add events as I receive the information.Casa Grande
Event: A Night of Remembrance
Date: September 11, 2011
Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Casa Grande Peart Park
More Information: online
Special activities staring at 5 p.m., candlelight ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Chandler
Event: 9-11 Hero Appreciation Day
Date: September 11, 2011
Time: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: SanTan Brewing Company, Downtown Chandler
More Information: online
Off duty Chandler Firefighters will be your servers at SanTan Brewing Company. A percentage of SanTan Brewing Company’s proceeds on 9-11 will be donated to benefit the Chandler Firefighter Charities, founded by the Chandler Fire Department to support the needs of people and organizations in the City of Chandler.
Florence
Event: American Heroes Concert
Date: September 10, 2011
Time: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Anthem Community Park at Anthem at Merrill Ranch
More Information: online
Featuring the Disney Live Rockin' Road Show, Affinity and Uptown Angels. All attendees are requested to make a donation to The 100 Club of Arizona. Food vendors and a Budweiser beer garden. Kids' crafts, games, dancing, music. Bring a blanket to sit on. Gates open at 4:30 pm.
Gilbert
Event: Week of Tribute to 9/11
Date: September 3 - 11, 2011
Time: Varies by event
Where: Various locations
More Information: Gilbert Week of Tribute
Day of Service, candlelight vigil, Day of Remembrance and more leading up to the dedication of a permanent 9/11 memorial.
Glendale
Event: 9-11 Honor Ride
Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011
Time: Registration opens at 8 a.m., ride from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Sanderson Ford, 6400 N. 51 Ave., Glendale
More Information: Operation Homefront
Ride ends up at Paseo Highlands Park, 3435 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Phoenix in time for the Patriot Day Celebration in north Phoenix (below).
Goodyear
Event: 9/11 Memorial Pancake Breakfast
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: Goodyear Fire Station, 3075 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear
More Information: City of Goodyear
Flag raising, Goodyear Fire and Police honor guards, memorial speeches. Pancake breakfast served. Donations will go to support firefighter’s charities in the community.
Mesa
Event: 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Fire Station 218, 845 N. Alma School Road, Mesa
More Information: Register online
After a pancake breakfast volunteers will build a playground next to the Fire Station. Volunteer activities will also include distributing fire safety information and painting curb numbers. Registration required.
Peoria
Event: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Date: Thursday, September 8
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Where: lobby of the Public Safety Administration Building, Peoria
More Information: City of Peoria
The Peoria Police and Fire Departments will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony commemorating the 10 year anniversary of the terrorist attacks, and will feature the unveiling of a 9/11 memorial, highlighted by a steel beam that was salvaged from the remnants of the World Trade Center (WTC). This ceremony will pay homage to all those who lost their lives due to acts of terrorism on September 11, 2001, to their families and friends, and to those who worked during the recovery and aftermath.
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