The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park invites everyone to the Heroes of 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11. The event will be held adjacent to the Museum’s outdoor exhibit comprised of two structural steel beams from the former World Trade Center buildings in New York City. The memorial is dedicated to those who died in the terrorist attacks 20 years ago and honors the first responders who served that day and continue to serve in our communities.
The Cantigny ceremony will pay tribute to the families of 9/11 victims; post/9/11 War on Terrorism fallen soldiers, veterans, and their families; essential caregivers; and Gold Star families.
Parking is free prior to noon on September 11.
Following the ceremony, Cantigny and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation’s Veterans Program will host a Post 9/11 Veterans Resource Fair from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the First Division Museum Pavilion. The event will offer resources tailored to young veterans and their families. A variety of Chicagoland nonprofits and programs plan to participate with organizations in the exhibit are posted at FDMuseum.org.
Non-veteran guests are welcome and encouraged to learn about volunteer opportunities and additional ways to support veterans in their neighborhoods.
The September 11 events coincide with First Responders Appreciation Weekend at Cantigny Park. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 11 and 12. First responders, military service members and veterans, will receive free parking all day, a $10 value, by showing a valid ID.
— First Division Museum at Cantigny Park