9/11 Remembered in Weekend Events
Several events are being held to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
In Northampton Township
The Northampton Patriots Flag Display is a reminder to the community of all the men and women from the township who have served or are serving in active duty. Began in 2003 by the board of supervisors, the flags were originally planted outside the Administration Building and later moved indoors where they rest today. Each American flag stands for a patriot who served and returned safely. The military flags are for those on active duty. Since the program began, only two Northampton patriots are known to have been killed in action, including most recently SFC Kenneth B. Elwell on July 17, 2011. Their American flags are displayed with a black ribbon attached. Today, 70 flags – 65 American flags and five military flags – rest in the display.
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This Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center and Pentagon.
To commemorate the day and honor the lives lost and affected by the attacks, many towns throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties are holding memorial events this weekend. If you have the chance to venture a little farther, head to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology for its Excavating Ground Zero: Fragments from 9/11 exhibit and special lectures.
If you know of an event not listed below, please add it in the comments.
| Event | Where | Date/Time | Description |
| 9/11 Wreath Dedication and Moment of Silence | Bucks County Community College, Newtown | Sept. 9: 11 a.m. |
BCCC will hold dedication and sell t-shirts to benefit the Garden of Reflection Memorial. |
| 9/11 Ceremony | Montgomery County Courthouse, Norristown | Sept. 9: 11 a.m. | "Remember the Past and Embrace the Future" with speeches from county officials. |
| Red, White and Blue Day | Longstreth Elementary School, Warminster | Sept. 9: All day | Students are invited to wear red, white and blue to commemorate 9/11. |
| Remembrance Ceremony | Garden of Reflection, Yardley | Sept. 10: 8 a.m. | Honor and remember the lives lost during the 9/11 attacks with music, prayers, speakers and official honors. |
| 2011 Patriot Games Race | Peace Valley Park, Doylestown |
Sept. 10: 7 a.m. | The triathlon honors the memory of Noell Maerz and benefits The Noell Maerz World Trade Center Foundation. |
| Candle Light Vigil | Garden of Reflection, Yardley | Sept. 10: 7:30 p.m. | 2,973 candles were made in remembrance for the 2,973 lives lost on Sept. 11. |
| Making a Monument: The Fall and Rise of the World Trade Center | UPenn, Philadelphia | Sept. 11: 1 p.m. |
Professor of the History of Art recounts the story of the World Trade Center and explores the making of monuments in the modern world. |
| Performance of Cato: A Tragedy |
UPenn, Philadelphia |
Sept. 11: 3 p.m. |
Cato: 9/11 is a project featuring readings from Joseph Addison's Cato as a catalyst for town hall-style discussions about the lasting impact of the attacks on Sept. 11. |
| Second Alarmers Rescue Squad Dedicate 9/11 Monument | Whitpain Township Building, Blue Bell |
Sept. 11: 1 p.m. | Program includes procession of emergency responders, the singing of America The Beautiful and the National Anthem, remarks from elected officials and 21-gun salute. |
| Field of Flags | Bensalem Community Park, Bensalem |
Sept. 11: 1 p.m. | 911 full-size flags will be displayed by the Bensalem Kiwanis Club and visitors will be provided with small flags. |
| The Third District Fire Chiefs 9/11 Memorial Service | Upper Moreland High School, Willow Grove |
Sept. 11: 3 p.m. | Honor the heroes and victims of Sept. 11 with a bell-ringing ceremony, clergy of various denominations, a display of firefighting apparatus and music. |
| 9/11 Walk | Mercer Museum, Doylestown | Sept. 11: 10:30 a.m. | Join a group at the Mercer Museum parking lot and walk for 9/11. |
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9/11 Wreath Dedication and Moment of Silence
September 9, 2011 at 11:00 am275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, PA (Bucks County Community College) -
Longstreth Elementary - Wear Red, White and Blue Day
September 9, 2011 at 9:00 am–3:00 pm -
Longstreth Elementary School
999 Roberts Rd, Warminster, PA -
Remembrance Ceremony at the Garden of Reflection
September 10, 2011 at 8:00 am–10:15 am1950 Woodside Rd, Yardley, PA -
Second Alarmers Rescue Squad Dedicate 9/11 Monument
September 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm960 Wentz Rd, Blue Bell, PA (Whitpain Township Building) -
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Peace Valley Park
230 Creek Rd, Doylestown, PA -
Candle Light Vigil at The Garden of Reflection
September 10, 2011 at 7:30 pm1950 Woodside Rd, Yardley, PA -
Making a Monument: The Fall and Rise of the World Trade Center
September 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) -
Performance of Cato: A Tragedy
September 11, 2011 at 3:00 pm3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) -
Field of Flags
September 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm2400 Byberry Rd, Bensalem, PA (Bensalem Community Park) -
Upper Moreland High School to Host 9/11 Memorial Service
September 11, 2011 at 3:00 pm–4:00 pm3000 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA -
Ken Woodring
8:52 am on Friday, September 9, 2011
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish (Southampton, PA) will host an interfaith Memorial Service on Sunday, September 11th at 3:00 p.m. on the 10th Anniversary of the tragic 9/11 attack.
Members of our Bucks/Montgomery County community who perished in that tragedy will be called by name and remembered in prayer. Additionally men and women who serve our community in the armed forces, public office and as Police, Firefighters and Emergency Services personnel will be honored and recognized for their service. Any family member or friend who is presently serving or has served in the armed forces is cordially invited to attend and encouraged to wear your uniform. The prayer service will feature an interfaith choir, comprised of our OLGCs own choir as well as all area churches.
Toby Kahn
8:17 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011
Congregation Tifereth Israel Bucks County at 2909 Bristol Road, Bensalem, will have a Dedication ceremony to Dedicate their Flag Poles in Honor and in Memory of the Heroes of 9/11/2001. at 11:30 am.
Nicole Pries
9:54 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011
Hartsville Fire House is having a dedication ceremony for their beam they received