We want to know how your post, district or department is observing the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.
This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It’s a time in history that The American Legion will never forget.
For over two decades, American Legion posts have conducted ceremonies on 9/11 to ensure that their communities don’t forget the lives lost that day or those lost while fighting the global war on terrorism prompted by the attack. The American Legion wants to hear how posts are remembering the 24th anniversary of Sept. 11. Please email sbrooks@legion.org with details about your event, and then share your stories and photos on Legiontown.
A few events already scheduled:
· In Oviedo, Fla., Oviedo Memorial Post 243 is hosting a Patriot Day commemoration and flag retirement ceremony as a tribute to 9/11’s victims and to honor the first responders who came to their assistance.
· In Gilbert, Pa., American Legion Post 927 is hosting a community 9/11 remembrance ceremony that will include guest speakers and a light lunch.
· In Cedar Park, Texas, Hunter-Morris American Legion Post 911 is hosting its annual Sept. 11 Remembrance in the amphitheater of Veterans Memorial Park. The ceremony will be emceed by KXAN anchor Jennifer Sanders, while Texas Veterans Land Board Executive Secretary Tony Dale is the keynote speaker.
· In Newport Beach, Calif., Sons of The American Legion Squadron 291 is presenting a 9/11 Remembrance in the Park at Veterans Park. The event will include Post 291’s color guard, bagpipers, a guest speaker and food.
· In Mandarin, Fla., American Legion Riders Chapter 372 will host its Fourth Annual 9/11 Memorial Ride on Sept. 14. The ride through Jacksonville honors the memory of those lost on 9/11 and those who joined the U.S. Armed Forces following the attacks and fought in the Global War on Terror. The ride also serves as a fundraiser for the Department of Florida American Legion’s Project: VetRelief.
· In West Bend, Wis., Lt. Ray Dickop American Legion Post 36 will join the West Bend Fire and Police departments, and city staff at Veterans Plaza for a 9/11 remembrance. The event will include guest speakers, the laying of wreaths, ringing of the memorial bell and a rifle salute by the Post 36 honor guard.
- Honor & Remembrance