Philadelphia area remembers 9/11 terrorist attacks with memorial services in Pa., NJ, Del.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Today marks 23 years since the World Trade Center's Twin Towers collapsed in the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil.
In observance of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, many events are being held around the Delaware Valley honoring heroic first responders and the 2,977 lives lost that day.
Here's a list of memorials and events for those in the Philadelphia area looking to pay their respects to their local first responders and remember the brave lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Pennsylvania
Eagles host massive meal pack for 9/11 Day of Service
Almost 2,000 volunteers will pack 700,000 meals on Wednesday to be donated to Philabundance as part of the Philadelphia Eagles 9/11 Day of Service.
- Where: Tork Club, Lincoln Financial Field
- When: Shift 1: 9-11 a.m., Shift 2: 12-2 p.m. (appearances by Eagles players and legends), Shift 3: 3-5 p.m. (appearances by Eagles players and legends)
Blue Mass and Bell-Ringing Ceremony at St. Isaac Jogues Church in Wayne
This event will honor the first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001. Active first responders will also be recognized at the ceremony.
- Where: St. Isaac Jogues Church, 50 Walker Road, Wayne, 19087
- When: 8 a.m.
Sixth annual Delco 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride and nighttime memorial service
Join us as we remember and commemorate the events of 9/11 with two special events on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Both...
Posted by Clifton Heights Fire Company on Sunday, September 8, 2024
The 15-mile bike ride will leave the firehouse at 8:46 a.m. and will be followed by a brief ceremony.
- Where: Clifton Heights Fire Company, 20 W. Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights, 19018
- When: 8:46 a.m.
The nighttime memorial service and wreath-laying at the 9/11 memorial will focus on the themes of unity and hope.
- Where: 9/11 Memorial at the Clifton Heights Fire Company, 20 W. Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights, 19018
- When: 6 p.m.
Delaware County September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Rose Tree Park
The Delaware County DA's Office will honor the county's first responders who died in the line of duty and reflect on those lost in the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001.
- Where: Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road in Media, 19063
- When: 11:30 a.m.
- Where: 147 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, 19106
- When: 12-1 p.m.
Retired Philadelphia Police Sgt. Greg Masi was working in Philadelphia's 911 Emergency Operations Center when the Twin Towers were hit in 2001. Masi and a small team were sent to Ground Zero to help the NYPD. Masi will share his account of 9/11 while answering visitors' questions and engaging with the community at the Fireman's Hall.
Hero Thrill Show Pep Rally Preview in Center City
This event preview is a 45-minute show and will debut this year's all-star lineup featuring the Philadelphia Highway Patrol Motorcycle Drill Team, fire engines, Philadelphia Strike Force Bicycle Force, Police Mounted Unit and more!
Beyond the thrilling demonstrations, spectators can watch the Philadelphia Fire Department showcase safety exercises focusing on daredevil rescue operations and procedures. Guests can also enjoy music directed by radio personality, "Mr. Saturday Night" Bob Pantano.
Where: Market Street between 18th and 19th Streets in Center City, Philadelphia
When: 12 p.m.
Hartsville Fire Company's 9/11 Memorial Event
This memorial will display 403 American flags on the front lawn of the Hartsville Fire Station, representing the 343 New York City firefighters, 37 New York Port Authority officers and the 23 New York Police Department officers who died in the line of duty on 9/11/01. Two more flags will represent volunteer firefighters, John Kulick and Tristan Smith, killed in the line of duty in Iraq.
The memorial service will include a reading of the names of the fallen firefighters and police officers.
Where: Hartsville Fire Company, 1195 York Rd, Warminster, 18974
When: 7 p.m.
Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial Remembrance Ceremony
The Garden of Reflection 9/11 Memorial will hold a ceremony Wednesday morning to commemorate the lives lost of Sept. 11, 2001. The community and those attending the ceremony are then invited to walk through the memorial on a self-guided tour.
Where: The Garden of Reflectionm 1950 Woodside Road, Yardley, PA 19067
When: 8:30 a.m.
New Jersey
200 Club Burlington County 9/11 Prayer Service
A breakfast from Ralph's Market will take place after the prayer service.
- Where: Community House, 16 East Main Street, Moorestown, 08057
- When: 7:30 a.m.
Camden County commissioners, mayor host 9/11 flagging and wreath-laying
Camden County Board of Commissioners and Mayor of Camden, Victor Carstarphen, will hold a flagging ceremony and a wreath-laying at City Hall. There will be a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the exact time the North Tower was hit by the first plane in 2001.
- Where: Roosevelt Plaza Park, 520 Markert Street, Camden, 08102
- When: 8:30 a.m.
Hamilton Township's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Hamilton Township will hold a somber remembrance ceremony in honor of those killed on 9/11 Tuesday at Memorial Grove in Veterans Park.
Where: Veterans Park Memorial Grove, Klockner Road, Hamilton, New Jersey, 08690
When: 10-11 a.m.
Saracini-O'Neill Atlantic City 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
- Where: Jackson Ave & the Boardwalk, Ventnor, 08406
- When: 10 a.m.
The ceremony will feature music and patriotic songs performed by the Sandpipers Pipes & Drums of Atlantic County, a 40-ton patriotic-themed sand sculpture by artist John Gowdy, Last Salute's three-round Civil War Cannon volley and Last Salute's memorial flag presentation.
Delaware
National Day of Service in Newark
The City of Newark will hold a day of service, called Patriot Day, at Olan Thomas Park.
Where: Olan Thomas Park, Newark, 19711
When: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.