9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.
While the term “Patriot Day” is confusing – some people refer to September 11 as Patriot Day, to others, it is April 15 in honor of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, and many US towns use the term “Patriot Day” to refer to their founder’s days – the Patriot Day 5-K runs are held […]
The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is organized the in honor of the victims and in tribute to the first responders, recovery workers, and members of the military who rose in service in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Today more than 35 million Americans make time to help others in acknowledgement […]
The Spirit Rider Regatta is an Ocean Sailing Race held in memory of Firefighter Patrick J. O'Keefe of the FDNY's Rescue Company One who was killed in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Sailors from all over the country come together off the South Shore of Long Island to honor all those lost to terrorism that day. […]
Seventy-three 3′ x 5′ flags will fly in Badgerow Park South in silent tribute to the 73 law enforcement officers -- 23 NYPD officers, 37 Port Authority Police officers, 1 Secret Service agent, 1 officer of the National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and 1 NYPD cadet murdered by terrorists on September 11, […]
As part of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, Jersey Cares will involve around 1,000 volunteers in more than 25 projects to improve local communities from Saturday, September 7, 2013 to Saturday, September 14, 2013. There will be a special focus on volunteer projects helping active service members, military families and veterans. Volunteers […]
On Saturday, September 7, 2013, the second annual Patriot 5-K Run/Walk will take place in memory of the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The event honors all those who respond to emergencies. The run will begin at 7:30am sharp. The run is free to all active and retired first responders. […]