Philadelphia Area 9/11 Remembrance Events
It's hard to believe it's been 13 years since the devastating 9/11 attacks. In the Philadelphia area, there are a number of memorial events happening on Patriot Day where you can reflect and remember those who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.
Philadelphia
9/11 Heroes Run
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, Pa.
www.travismanion.org
9 a.m. (Sept. 13)
Honor the heroes of 9/11 with this run or walk, which is 100% community organized. Similar events take place all over the world.
Pa. Suburbs
9-11 Memorial Garden of Reflection
1950 Woodside Rd
Yardley, Pa.
All day
Stop by the tranquil Garden of Reflection in Bucks County for the annual tolling of the bell at 8:15 a.m., music until 4 p.m. and a 7 p.m. candlelight ceremony where the victims' names will be read aloud, along with prayers and songs.
'Merica Burger
Pudge's in Conshohocken and Blue Bell
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First responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMS) with their badges or in uniform will receive a free burger and fries on 9/11. Pudge's 'Merica Burger features a burger with a grilled hot dog, bacon, American cheese, and Duff's special 'Merica sauce on a soft potato bun, with pickles, a side of golden fries and a soft drink. All other Pudge's customers are welcome to try the 'Merica burger with fries and a drink for $9.11. First responders must be in uniform or bring a current badge or identification.
New Jersey
2014 Faces of Valor Dinner and Ceremony
Battleship New Jersey
62 Battleship Pl
Camden, NJ
6 – 9 p.m. (starting at $75)
Honor those on the frontlines at this annual gala to support military families. The event includes dinner, dancing and cocktails.
Gloucester County Patriot Day Ceremony
Place of Reflection, 9/11 Memorial
Chestnut Branch Park
Main Street
Mantua, NJ
8:30 a.m.
The public can join in the ceremony at Chestnut Branch Park in honor of Gloucester County residents John Rodak, Nicholas W. Brandemarti, Perry Thompson, and all of those who lost their lives during the attack on America on September 11, 2001.
Leon E. Todd Park
Stokes Rd
Medford Lakes, NJ
6:30 p.m.
The Medford Lakes Borough Council will hold a service at the Sept. 11 Memorial, which includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center.
Patriot Park
Bethel Rd
Somers Point, NJ
8:30 a.m.
Somers Point will host its annual September 11th Remembrance Ceremony, where a wreath will be laid to honor firefighters and first responders. The bells will toll at 8:46 a.m. and 9:02 a.m., AmVets Post 911 Honor Guard will present the Colors, accompanied by bagpipers, Taps and a gun salute.
Sea Isle City's Veterans Park
JFK Blvd & Landis Ave
Sea Isle City, NJ
9 a.m.
Mayor Leonard Desiderio will lead this gathering, which is held annually to remember the victims of the 9/11 attacks.
9/11 Commemoration Ceremony
Ocean City Fire Headquarters
550 Asbury Ave
Ocean City, NJ
7 p.m.
Expect music, prayers and speakers at the annual Ocean City memorial event.
9/11 Memorial Service
Miami & NJ Avenues
Wildwood Crest, NJ
5:30 p.m.
Honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 alongside religious and community leaders.
Pennsauken Township's 9/11 Memorial
Rte 130 and Merchantville Ave
Pennsauken, NJ
Flags up until Sept. 11 at 11:59 p.m.
Pennsauken will pay tribute to those who died in the September 11th attacks by placing 2,997 American flags at the town's 9/11 Memorial.
Salem County 9/11 Memorial Park
Emergency Services Center
135 Cemetery Rd
Woodstown, NJ
6 p.m.
Last year, this Salem County park unveiled a permanent installation, a section of steel that came from the South Tower. The two 11-foot pieces were erected to look like the World Trade Center, and the community will keep that tradition going by doing it again this year at its annual 9/11 ceremony.
Delaware
9/11 Ceremony
WFD Station #2 Memorial Grounds
3403 Park Ave
Wilmington, DE
8:30 a.m.
The Wilmington Fire Department will host a 20-30 minute commemorative ceremony on Sept. 11. City Councilman Charlie Rivenbark is slated to speak.
