Remembering 9/11 – 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 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
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, 5:30 am to 10:30am. You can get the details here. All presenting donors can enjoy a cup of Legal Sea Foods chowder, a discounted tour of Fenway, and a chance to 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.
From September 9th through September 12th, two pillars of light known as The Honor Summit will shine from the peak of Mount Washington in New Hampshire. The beams will reach roughly four and a half miles into the sky in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11th, as well as first responders and veterans.
The lights are expected to be visible from as far as 135 miles away, weather permitting. That means that if the skies are clear, you may even catch a glimpse of the tribute from Boston.
Be Kind
Whether it’s a simple smile to a stranger or a thank-you to a first responder, remember to 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.
