Remembering 9/11 – 24 Years Later
It’s been 24 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember.
Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events
The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund will honor victims who died at the World Trade Center in New York City, at the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and in a field in rural Pennsylvania via a mix of pre-recorded and in-person events. You can watch starting at 8:30am on the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund website here.
Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial 9/11 Ceremony
9/11 Remembrance at Mass Fallen Heroes Memorial
Join Mass Fall Heroes for a Vigil in honor of 9/11 at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial in the Seaport located at 85 Northern Ave, Boston, MA at 6:00pm on September 11th. There will be lighting of candles to honor all of our brave servicemen and women who gave their lives during the horrific events of 9/11, as well as those who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation in the following conflicts.
Give Blood
Join the American Red Cross, Boston Red Sox & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for the Day of Remembrance Blood Drive at Fenway Park, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can get the details here. All presenting donors can enjoy a cup of Legal Sea Foods chowder, a discounted tour of Fenway, and check out World Series trophies. Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: Fenway or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment. You can learn more here.
Tribute in Light
Tribute in Light, the two beams of light that evoke the memory of the Twin Towers, was first displayed in March 2002 in commemoration of the six-month anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Since then, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum has produced Tribute in Light on every 9/11 anniversary to honor those killed and shine a light on the unbreakable spirit of New York City. An iconic symbol of collective remembrance and a public art installation, Tribute in Light is temporarily assembled each year near the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in lower Manhattan. Visible up to 60 miles away, 88 high-intensity search lights project twin beams up to four miles into the sky.
In Boston the following buildings will be participating: City Hall, Zakim Bridge, Fenway Park, South Station Tower, 131 Dartmouth, State Street HQ and Rowes Wharf.
Be Kind
Whether it’s a simple simple to a stranger or thanking a first responder, remember to be open your heart and be kind. Here are some suggestions of good deeds to do on 9/11 to inspire you!
Here are some more ideas of acts of kindness!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
