Today, we remember the September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, a “series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks committed in 2001 by 19 militants associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda against targets in the United States, the deadliest terrorist attacks on American soil in U.S. history.” – Transportation Security Administration website, an official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This year, September 11, 2023, is the 22nd Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11.
As the United States never forgets the attack and honors those impacted, Around The Ozarks would like to share a few local events to happening in honor of 9/11, today, September 11th, 2023.
- “Marshfield Remembers”
- The City of Marshfield will host the third annual “Marshfield Remembers” memorial at Patriot Park, 1490 N. Elm St., on September 11, 2023 in remembrance of the tragic events of 9/11/01. A memorial display of 2,977 U.S. Flags, opens at 8 am in remembrances of the lives lost on that day 22 years ago. In addition, a tribute in light will be begin at 8 pm with by two towers of light gracing the night’s sky for exactly 102 minute’s followed by the playing of Taps at 9:45 pm.
CLICK HERE for more information about “Marshfield Remembers”.
- Springfield Area 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
- The Memorial Stair Climb is a commemorative climb to honor the 343 members of the Fire Department of New York who died on September 11, 2001. The eleventh annual Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb starts at 8:30 am at Missouri State University- Plaster Stadium on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
- The entire community to join the Memorial Stair Climb at MSU Plaster Stadium for our Eleventh Annual Springfield Area Memorial Stair Climb.
CLICK HERE for more information on the Springfield Area 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.
- 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at College of the Ozarks
- The ceremony will include a welcome by Dr. Brad Johnson, College of the Ozarks president, music from the College of the Ozarks Concert Band, the raising of the 9/11 National Remembrance Flag, a special presentation by the fifth-grade students at the College’s S. Truett Cathy Lower School, and special remarks by Lundstrom.
- The ceremony will be held at the Lest We Forget 9/11 Memorial located next to the Point Lookout Fire Department on James Forsythe Drive on the College of the Ozarks campus.
- The public is invited and encouraged to attend the ceremony.
CLICK HERE for more information about the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at College of the Ozarks.
- 9/11 Backwoods Golf Charity Event
- Join Backwoods Golf for their 9/11Event benefitting LOCAL Veterans & First Responders!
- Benefitting local Veterans and first responders, this event will be held on September 11th from 4-7pm at Backwoods Golf in Republic! Teams are $200- this includes a points challenge for 4 people!
CLICK HERE for more information about the 9/11 Backwoods Golf Charity Event.
If you are unable to attend a local event but would like to participate in a commemoration ceremony, see below.
- The National September 11 Memorial & Museum’s Annual September 11 Commemoration Ceremony
- The National September 11 Memorial & Museum‘s annual September 11 commemoration ceremony will stream live from 8:40 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m. Join us as we read aloud the names of the men, women, and children killed as a result of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and help ensure we never forget.
For more information on 9/11, CLICK HERE to visit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum website.