Tag: Sept. 11 2001
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Never Forget: East Brunswick remembers 9/11 with candlelight vigil
EAST BRUNSWICK – To commemorate the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, a candlelight vigil was held in memory for the thousands that perished, which included eight East Brunswick residents. Outside the East Brunswick Municipal Complex, residents gathered under canopies at the 9/11 Monument to remember the tragic events that occurred in New…
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Patriot Awards honors Todd Beamer with Courage Award
Todd Beamer’s heroism continues to be remembered today, as his words “Let’s Roll” remind others of the heroic efforts from the passengers of United Flight 93, who fought to take control of their hijacked plane during terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. As the hijackers flew the plane on a path to Washington, D.C., after…
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Hillsborough native brings friends on a 900-mile journey to honor anniversary of Sept. 11
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the Seventh Annual Riding For Warriors recently wrapped its six-day motorcycle journey raising over $100,000 for Hope For The Warriors and its Warrior’s Wish program. For the seventh year, the ride was led by U.S. Air Force veteran and Hillsborough-based Michael Nehlsen and six of his fellow riders…
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Sayreville police escort bicycle ride honoring 343 FDNY members who died Sept. 11, 2001
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAYREVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Sgt. Brian Braile and his Traffic Safety officers from the Sayreville Police Department escorted the FDNY 343 Ride on Sept. 15. The FDNY members of Engine 50, Ladder 19 and Battalion 26 organize an annual bicycle trip on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001,…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: East Windsor remembers heroes of Sept. 11, 2001
Under a cloudless blue sky, East Windsor residents came together to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks – 20 years to the day of the events in New York City, Washington, D.C. and a field in rural Pennsylvania. From words of inspiration to words of reflection and words of remembrance –…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: Lawrence Township remembers victims of Sept. 11, the ‘heroes who died that day’
Under bright and sunny blue skies, Lawrence Township residents came together to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks – 20 years to the day of the events. Mayor James Kownacki welcomed the attendees to the annual 9/11 ceremony at the Lawrence Township 9/11 Memorial Park on Pilla Avenue, across the street…
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‘A small town thing’ : Cranbury Day 2021 proves to be another success
All along Main Street the bustling sounds of Cranbury Day 2021 could be heard as community residents viewed crafted items, classic cars, games and musical performances. The annual Cranbury tradition returned after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements. Cranbury Day fell this year on Sept. 11, and to…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: Former Pennsylvania governor continues to ‘tell the story’ of those lost on Sept. 11 during Rider University’s remembrance ceremony
Twenty years after United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania on the sunny morning of Sept. 11, 2001, former Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker continues to tell the tale of hijacked airliner. Schweiker, who spoke at Rider University’s annual Sept. 11th Ceremony of Remembrance on a cool evening Sept. 9, said he…
