Garden of Reflection to Commemorate Anniversary With Vigil, Service

There will be a candlelight vigil Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. and a memorial service Sunday morning at the Garden of Reflection.

There will be two events at the Garden of Reflection to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. On Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m., there will be a candlelight vigil. The vigil will feature 2,973 candles that were made in remembrance of the victims of the attacks. Then on Sunday, there will be a special memorial service. The service is open to the public and will mark the 10th anniversary beginning at 8:46 a.m. The ceremony will begin with the ringing of a fire bell marking the chronological events when the four attacks took place. Religious leaders will offer interfaith prayers after each moment is remembered, organizers explained. The Garden of Reflection Tribute Flag will be lowered to half-mast and the…

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