20th anniversary of 9/11 to be commemorated this weekend

The 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93 near Shanksville, PA is Saturday Sept. 11.

Many cities and community organizations will be observing the anniversary with special ceremonies and other observances.

Below is a list of some of those events being hosted statewide.

(Thursday-Monday) Sept 9-13

Ohio Statehouse 9/11 Flag Display The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) will commemorate 20th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001 with a memorial flag display on the west lawn of the Ohio Statehouse. On Thursday, September 9, 2021, a short program will begin at 4 p.m. on the West Plaza of the Ohio Statehouse. After the program, volunteers from across central Ohio will install the 2,977 flags that comprise the memorial.The flags represent the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93. When seen from above, the design represents the World Trade Center towers, with a space in the shape of the Pentagon and an open strip representing the field in Pennsylvania. Located on the West Lawn of the Ohio Statehouse, the memorial will be open to the public from 7 p.m. Thursday, September 9 until 12 p.m. Monday, September 13, 2021.

Saturday, Sept 11

Patriot Salute

Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W Third St, Dayton. This year’s 1st Annual Patriot Salute is September 11, 12, 2021 on the campus of the Dayton VA Medical Center and hosted by The American Veterans Heritage Center. This year is the 20th Anniversary...Read more on Facebook.

9/11 Service Day with Americorps How will you honor the 20th anniversary of #September11? Join us, @AmeriCorps, and @911day to make 9/11/2021 into a day of doing good in Ohio. Resources here: http://AmeriCorps.gov/911-day.

Powell I-Rest Float Spa Free sessions for veterans Free float sessions on the 11th day of the month every month. Sign up here: https://www.truerest.com/free-floats-for-military-veterans/

9.11 Mile Remembrance Run - Individual or Relay 6:00am – 1:00pm, 9184 OH-43, Streetsboro. 2021 will mark the 20th year the nation and the world experienced the tragic events of the 9/11 attack. In the aftermath of those events, the nation lifted each other up with hope, resilience and unity. Twenty years later these lessons are more important than ever. On Saturday, September 11, 2021 the City of Streetsboro will offer a 9.11 mile Remembrance Run in honor of the 20th anniversary . The run will act as a fundraiser for our local Streetsboro Police and Fire Associations. All monies raised (minus expenses) will be divided between these two groups for their continued dedication to the City of Streetsboro. Race Time: 6:30am (9/11 memorial ceremony to follow at 9:50am). Starting & Finishing Location: Streetsboro Fire Department (9184 St. Rt. 43).

2021 Run To The Wall / 9-11 Tribute To Our First Responders 7:00am – 12:00pm. Ohio Veterans' Memorial Park, 8005 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Clinton. 2021 Run To The Wall / 9-11 Tribute To Our First Responders 5k Run/Competitive Walk, 10k , 1/2 Marathon Contact Melissa with questions at Ovmpruntowall@gmail.com. Run to the Wall was established to memorialize all military service personnel, past, present, and future. Past participants told us, we have a challenging “hilly” course but that they look forward to coming back year after year. No matter what your athletic ability we are confident that you will be able to complete the course. Run to the Wall is a race that brings the community together to commemorate all service members especially those who gave the most precious gift, one that we can never repay ~ their life.

20th Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Climb 8:00am – 12:00pm, William McKinley National Memorial, 800 McKinley Monument Dr NW, Canton. Please join us as we climb the steps at the McKinley Monument in memory of those 343 Firefighters that lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We will be starting at 8:46am, the time that the first tower was struck, continuing until we reach the equivalent of 110 stories (1980 steps). We invite all first responders and members of the public to join us. Firefighters, please bring your own gear if you wish to climb in turnouts and/or airpacks. Please do not feel that you have to finish the climb to participate, every step counts! Please check in at the Canton Fire tent. We will be providing badges for participants to wear. Each badge will have the name and picture of a firefighter who perished on that tragic day. We ask that you please RSVP on the event page to be sure that you receive announcements and further details about the climb. Water will be provided by Canton Firefighters IAFF Local 249. A special thank you to McKinley Presidential Library & Museum for your support in allowing us to host this event at your facility. There will be a social gathering after the memorial.

9/11 STAIR CLIMB & 5K WALK/RUN 8:00am – 12:00pm, 619 E Main St, Montpelier. 1st Annual 9/11 STAIR CLIMB and remembrance day. 20th Anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks. Hosted by Nozzlemen M/C Ohio Chapter 1.

9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance 8:00 – 10:00am, 123 Inah Ave, Columbus. This year is the 20th Anniversary of the fateful day of 9/11, which we now call Patriot Day. Please join the Prairie Township Fire Department as we recognize this pivotal moment in our country's history, and remember those lost. We will gather out front of Station 241 at our 9/11 Memorial for the moments in time that occurred, and then retire to the bay for a light breakfast. Hope to see you there.

Salute our HEROS as we REMEMBER 10:00am – 5:00pm, Thompson Park, 2626 Park Way, East Liverpool. Salute our HEROS as we REMEMBER at ThompsonPark Rd, East Liverpool, OH 43920, United States on Sat Sep 11 2021 at 10:00 amto 05:00 pm Read more on Stay Happening.

20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony @ the Cleveland VA 8:00 – 9:00am, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland. In collaboration with University Circle, Inc., the Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism, and community partners, VA will host a 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 8:40 a.m. This ceremony launches a day of service and remembrance in the University Circle Corridor to honor those who lost their lives September 11, 2001 and, in the wars, and conflicts that followed.

**This event will be broadcast on-line via Facebook Live and will accommodate in-person attendance. Attendees and participants must be masked.

2021 Columbus 9/11 Stair Climb 9:00am – 12:00pm, Recreation Trail, Obetz. The 24-7 COMMITMENT team in Columbus, Ohio is honored to be hosting the Columbus 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb. This year we'll be hosting our event at Fortress Obetz (2015 Recreation Trail, Obetz, OH 43207). The Columbus 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters, police, and EMS who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on 9-11-2001. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter, police officer, or EMS by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. Your individual tribute not only remembers the sacrifice of an FDNY brother, but symbolically completes their heroic journey to save others. Through firefighter and community participation we can ensure that each of the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 10 EMS are honored and that the world knows that we will never forget. The Stair Climb benefits the FDNY CSU, helps defray the costs to send FDNY families to Memorial Weekend and helps fund the programs provided by the NFFF to support the families of our nation’s fallen firefighters. https://247commitment.org/columbusstairclimb/

Terror Attack Remembrance Ceremony Part 1 8:30 – 11:00am, This section of our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place inside the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument on Public Square, Cleveland. Please join us in-person for this event. Each time below will be marked by the playing of taps, followed by a solemn moment of reflection lead by a local faith leader, and when time allows there will be a reading of short biographies of some of the Ohioans lost on 9/11. 8:46am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 11 (North Tower Hit) 9:03am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 175 (South Tower Hit) 9:37am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 77 (Pentagon Hit) 9:59am - South Tower Collapsed 10:03am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 93 (Downed at Shanksville, PA) 10:28am - North Tower Collapsed 10:50am - Pentagon Collapsed Part 2 will take place outside the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.

20th Anniversary of 9/11/2021 Terror Attack Remembrance Ceremony Part II This section of our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will take place outside of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument on Public Square, Cleveland. Please join us in-person for this event.

Order of Program:

11:25am - Musical Prelude - Where Were You when the World Stopped Turning

11:30am -Start of 9/11 Memorial Service

1 - Welcome by Tim Daley - Retired Executive Director

2 - Remarks by Greg Palumbo - Executive Director

3 - Presentation of Colors

4 - Musical Selection - National Anthem

5 - Pledge of Allegiance

6 - Invocation

7 - Presentation of Wreaths recognizing those lost during each significant event of the morning.

5 - Presentation of wreaths representing the sacrifices made by each of these military branches during the 20 year War on Terror.

8 - Musical Selection - Amazing Grace

9 - Keynote Address - Rev. Dean Kavouras, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Cleveland. Rev. Dean Kavouras is pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Cleveland, and serves as chaplain for Cleveland police, fire and EMS, 1995 to present. Kavouras also served as chaplain to the FBI (Cleveland Division) from 1997 till 2014. In that latter capacity he was deployed to Shanksville PA for the recovery of UAL Flight #93, and later to NYC for the recovery of the WTC. In New York Chaplain Kavouras was assigned to the Freshkils Landfill on Staten Island where all debris from the towers was brought to be examined. There he rendered emotional and spiritual support to all who were in need. Chaplain Kavouras is the author of: "Nine One One The Aftermath: The Word Works" which recounts his 9/11 experiences. He and his wife Barb have 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.

10 - Remarks by Ted Prasse, President of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

11 – Benediction

12 - Taps by John Young of Bugler's Across America

13 - Closing Remarks

9-11 Memorial Dedcation at Deer Park 11:00am – 12:00pm, Deer Park Municipal Building, Deer Park

Clermont County commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11 8:30 – 9:00am at 270 E Main St, Batavia. Clermont County will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 with a solemn event in front of the Courthouse at 270 E. Main St., Batavia, starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 11. The half-hour ceremony will include brief remarks from first responders and community leaders and patriotic songs by vocalists. The Clermont Northeastern Marching Rockets will perform the National Anthem and Boy Scouts will lower the flag to half staff and lead the Pledge of Allegiance. “Clermont County will come together to honor the first responders who assisted survivors on that tragic day,” said Claire Corcoran, president of the Board of County Commissioners. “We must never forget Sept. 11, 2001 – the day that changed the world.”

Gem City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at UD Arena 9:00am – 12:00pm at University of Dayton Arena

Join us on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to honor the fallen heroes and support the important work of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and Premier Health Gem City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

9/11 Memorial 5k Run and Walk 8:45 – 11:15am, VOA Park Dr, West Chester Township

On the morning of September 11, 2021, members of Miami University Student Veterans Association Regionals and our united community will gather in remembrance for the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. We are partnering this event with MetroParks of Butler County and their Crazy Cardboard Regatta after the race ends. Local fire departments, police, medical personnel, and active duty and veteran military service members are encouraged to walk/run in their full gear in commemoration of fallen first-responder heroes. REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION: https://runsignup.com/.../91120thAnniversaryRememberanceRun

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 8:46am – 11:00pm. The University of Akron is hosting a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event to recognize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Saturday, Sept. 11 at InfoCision Stadium. The event will begin at 8:46 a.m., the time hijackers crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into the World Trade Center’s North Tower on Sept. 11, 2001. The event will feature a charted path through the stadium that traverses 110 flights of stairs, the same number of floors in the former World Trade Center North Tower. The event is being held in conjunction with the university, Summit County, the city of Akron, the Akron Fire Department and Akron Firefighters Local 330. Event proceeds will benefit the Safety Forces Support Center in Akron. The entry fee is $30, plus a $2.74 sign-up fee. Registration is open until Sept. 3. Check-in is 7:30-8 a.m. at InfoCision Stadium, 375 East Exchange Street in Akron.

20th Anniversary 9/11 5k 9:30am – 12:00pm. Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton.

Our community benefits from the brave men & women who are ready to serve at a moment's notice. When our country was put on high alert on 9/11/01, even our first responders in Hamilton, OH were ready to respond. Every day, our community is made safer because of these same community servants and our families & communities are made healthier - physically and mentally - through events like these. The 9/11 remembrance will take place at Rivers Edge at 9:30. The start/finish of the Run/Walk/Roll and Kid's Fun Run will be at the top of the ramp to the river trail. The 5k will begin at 10, with the Kid's Fun Run starting at 10:45. First responders, active/veteran military, and kids under 10 participate for free.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Marysville 9:50 – 10:50am, 16300 County Home Rd, Marysville. Marysville Fire Division 20th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Event held rain or shine.

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and First Responders Memorial Dedication 11:00am – 12:00pm, 17900 Strongsville Blvd, Strongsville. Come join VFW Post 3345, members of the Strongsville Police and Fire Departments, and members of our community as we remember those who lost their lives during the terror attacks on Sept 11, 2001. There will also be a dedication of the new memorial honoring all First Responders. Live music and a free community cookout will follow.

9/11 Ride to Hilliard First Responders Memorial Park 10:00am – 4:00pm, Rubber City Harley-Davidson, New & Used Motorcycles, Parts, Service, Riding Gear & Accessories near Akron, 1120 Main St, Cuyahoga Falls. Ride with us to First Responders Memorial Park in Hillard, Ohio to visit the memorial and pay your respects to those who gave their lives on this tragic day 20 years ago. Registration: 10am Kickstands up at 11am Ride to First Responders Memorial Park 5323-5337 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026 See more about the park: https://hilliardohio.gov/parks/first-responders-park/

Salute to the Services 10:00am – 3:00pm, New London Recreation Park, 2 Blake St, New London. Car Show: 12pm - 3pm Saturday, September 11,2021 Recreation Park 2 Blake St. New London, Ohio DJ Premier Beats Food Vendors& Craft Show 9am - 7:30pm Parade Commemorating 9/11 10am New London...Read more on Facebook

AMVETS Post 45 9/11 commemoration ceremony 11:00am – 12:00pm, Amvets Post 45, 750 S Broadway Ave, Salem. AMVETS Post 45 is having a 9/11 commemoration ceremony on 9/11/2021 at 11:00am. At the post on South Broadway. Salem Police and Fire Depts. Perry Township Police and Fire Depts. Also EMT's and nurses will be represented. Salem Honor Guard, AMVETS vets, AMVETS riders, Sons, Ladies Aux. And AMVETS 19th District will be there. All are welcome. please use south lot (by Aetna).

9-11-01 Memorial Event in Carrollton 11:30am – 12:30pm, Carrollton High School, 205 Scio Rd, Carrollton. Speakers, parade of emergency vehicles and more.

9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance 12:00 – 2:00pm, Inah Ave, Columbus. This year is the 20th Anniversary of the fateful day of 9/11, which we now call Patriot Day. Please join the Prairie Township Fire Department as we recognize this pivotal moment in our country's...Read more on Facebook

9/11 Never Forget-20 Years Later 3:00 – 6:30pm, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Rd, Mt Vernon. The City of Mount Vernon together with Mount Vernon Nazarene University will be hosting a free community memorial event sponsored by Elite Preparedness, LLC. This event will be held in Ariel Arena with special guest speaker Chris Edwards. Chris is a 9/11 survivor and retired New York Firefighter. He will share with us the events as they unfolded on that tragic day. We have many special things prepared for this day and encourage you all to attend.

9/11 Tribute - 20 Years Later 3:00 – 5:00pm, The Village Theater Canton. Spotlight Players is proud to present 9/11 Tribute – 20 Years Later on the Mainstage at The Village Theater in Canton on Saturday, September 11th, 2021 at 3pm. This event is free and open to the public. Spotlight Players will perform a dramatic stage reading of 110 Stories written by Sarah Tuft, and will be joined by Canton Concert Band as well as special guests from Canton’s Police and Fire Departments. The audience will be invited to sing-along to favorites such as: God Bless America, The Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful. From the first crash at the Towers to a last goodbye at Ground Zero, 110 Stories takes us through 9/11 as told by those who were there. Based on interviews, this docu-play weaves together stories not shown on the news, from people we can relate to...a mother, a photojournalist, an ironworker, a chiropractor, and a homeless man who saved lives that day. Their unflinching, freaked-out and occasionally funny accounts take us back to when 9/11 was unimaginable, capturing the shock and horror of the day as well as the resilience of New York City in its aftermath. Remaining apolitical, 110 Stories memorializes September 11th by humanizing history to reveal our innate compassion. The Performance is Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3PM on the Mainstage at the Village Theater, 50400 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187.

20th Anniversary of 9/11 Mass Flag Retirement 5:00 – 6:00pm, Freedom Grove, 1378-1536 US-68, Urbana. Pack, Troop, and Crew 258 will be hosting a mass Flag Retirement to honor the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks. Scouts will be retiring worn out American flags at Freedom Grove, in Urbana. If you have a worn out flag, please bring it. This event is open to all. If you are a Scouter who wishes to participate, please wear your full, Class “A” uniform. If your Scout unit wishes to come, feel free to bring your unit flag for display. As per general precautions given Covid, masks are highly encouraged for those who are not vaccinated.

Cincinnati Green Beret Gala 6:00 – 7:00pm, MANOR HOUSE, 7440 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason. An Evening of Remembrance & Reflection ~20th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks at The Manor House in Mason, OH.• Dinner Reception - by invitation only* Read more on Facebook.