Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance Ceremony, September 11
The City of North Ridgeville will hold a special memorial service on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sunday, September 11, 2016. The service will be held at the NEW Ranger Stadium (off Bainbridge Road next to the High School) beginning at 8:30 AM and will conclude at approximately 9:30 AM.
September 11 will mark the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks on our country. The public is encouraged to attend this memorial service for all those who tragically gave their lives. State Senator Gayle Manning will be the keynote speaker with City Council President Kevin Corcoran serving as the emcee. Event highlights include a moment of silence at 8:46 AM, the actual time the first plane struck the World Trade Center; Police Honor Guard will conduct Flag Detail; Taps performed by Lou Simonyi; North Ridgeville VFW will display wreaths commemorating all those who gave their lives; Pastor Kevin Crow to deliver prayer; North Ridgeville resident Marci Saxon will lead the audience in patriotic songs; and, North Ridgeville residents Tony and Donna Cioffoletti, originally from New York with family members who experienced firsthand the horror of that day, will recite a patriotic poem.
Safety vehicles used by the North Ridgeville Police and Fire Departments will also be on display. Some of the actual equipment used by the Fire Department of New York at the World Trade Center will also be available for viewing.
This event will be held rain or shine and the entire community is encouraged to attend.
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