On September 11, the City of Charlotte will be joining with Mecklenburg County to host an event in remembrance of the attacks on September 11, 2001. The event, which pays tribute to those who lost their lives, will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, at Freedom Park (1900 East Boulevard) and is a part of the 9/11 National Moment of Remembrance.
The 9/11 National Moment of Remembrance was established through the unanimous approval of a Senate resolution introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey and co-sponsored by all 100 United States Senators.
“Ten years after the tragic events of September 11, 2011, we continue to remember the lives lost on that day,” said Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx. “We encourage everyone in Charlotte-Mecklenburg to join in remembrance by either taking a personal moment of reflection or through attending this or similar events that day.”
“We want to make sure we remember all of our fire, police and military service people and their families during this time and let them know that those lost in the 9/11 attacks will never be forgotten,” said Mecklenburg County Commission Chairman Jennifer Roberts.
For one minute beginning at 1 p.m., the National 9/11Moment of Remembrance asks every person to stop and remember the 2,977 lives lost. Places of worship are encouraged to observe the moment by ringing their bells during that period of time.
“I am pleased Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are participating in the National Moment of Remembrance and will be a part of this shared moment of American solidarity on September 11th,” said Sen. Lautenberg. “As bells ring out across the country, every American should stop and remember for one minute the thousands of innocent lives lost on 9/11 and take pride in the strength and perseverance of the American people.”
