Aurora remembers 9/11
Aurora firefighters lay a wreath Thursday, Sept. 11 at Aurora’s annual 9-11 memorial ceremony at the Aurora Central fire station.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum to host traveling 9/11 exhibit
The Aurora Regional Fire Museum is honored to host America United: The Days After 9/11, a powerful traveling exhibit arriving through Saturday, Sept. 13. Created by the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn, the exhibit explores the national response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001. “As we approach the
September 11 Remembrance Taking Place at Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial
The City is a partner with Naperville Responds for Veterans for the annual September 11 remembrance event. This year’s event marks the 23rd anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the nation and the 21st anniversary of the Shanower Memorial. The remembrance will take place starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday,
Aurora 9/11 memorial ceremony 2023
Aurora firefighter Jason Matile rings a bell Monday, Sept. 11 at Aurora’s 9/11 memorial ceremony indoors at the City’s Central Fire Station to show respect for attack victims 22 years ago.
Aurora firefighters 9/11 plaques
From left, Aurora Fire Battalion Chief Will Torres, Aurora Fire Battalion Chief Randy Leek and Aurora Fire Division Chief Jason Demas on Monday receive special plaques for their service in New York City immediately following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Aurora’s 9/11 memorial
Aurora Police Chief Keith Cross offers remarks at Aurora’s 9/11 memorial Sunday, Sept. 11.
September 11, 2001 annual remembrance in Naperville
Naperville’s 21st annual remembrance ceremony honoring the victims and heroes of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will feature a keynote address from retired Army Lt. Colonel Ryan Yantis, who survived the attack at the Pentagon. The ceremony, hosted by the Exchange Club of Naperville in partnership with the City of
Naperville remembers 9/11 at Commander Dan Shanower Memorial
Naperville representatives of the Police and Fire Departments place a wreath Saturday, Sept. 11 in ceremony at the Commander Dan Shanower Memorial.
Memorial ringing of the bell in Oswego
Memorial ringing of the bell is a solemn feature at the Oswego First Responder Memorial at the Oswego Public safety Campus.
Cantigny Park 9/11 Remembrance
At Cantigny Park in Wheaton, retired major Jack Erwin of Wheaton, reaches his arm in pointing to the other speakers in the 9/11 memorial ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11.
Joliet presents flags in 9/11 remembrance
In Joliet flags and representatives stand at attention in memoriam at the Will County Courthouse Saturday, Sept. 11.
9/11 Memorial Service at Aurora University
More than 100 Aurora University students, staff members and alumni attend an annual 9/11 memorial Friday, Sept. 10, at the campus flag pole on the University Quadrangle.
Cantigny Park Museum to hold Heroes of 9/11 ceremony
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.
Remembrance ceremony of September 11 attacks in Aurora
Six Aurora firefighters were deployed to New York City immediately following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. After a non-stop 16-hour drive to New York, they worked for four intense days on rescue and recovery efforts. They returned home, forever impacted by what they experienced. Two decades later, the
Oswego 9/11 Memorial 10 a.m. September 11
The Oswego Police Department and the Oswego Fire Protection District are inviting the public to attend a memorial Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. At 10 a.m., there will be a public event at the Oswego First Responder Memorial at the Oswego
Heroes of 9/11 at Cantigny Park
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will be host to a “Heroes of 9/11” dedication ceremony Wednesday, Sept. 11, to unveil a permanent outdoor exhibit comprised of two structural steel beams from the former World Trade Center buildings in New York. The memorial pays tribute to those who lost