Friday marks 25 years since Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists flew airliners into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania farm field.
Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when it happened? 93% of people who were age 10 or older on that day say they remember it with clarity, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.
There are lots of events marking the day around Michiana. In St. Joseph County, local police, fire and EMS will hold a Ringing of the Bell ceremony from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Standing Tall Freedom Memorial at St. Patrick’s County Park.
In Middlebury, a Veterans Memorial Wall will be dedicated at 6 p.m. at Middlebury Grace Lawn Cemetery. The Honor Guard from American Legion Post 210 and guest speakers are part of the dedication ceremony.
And in Warsaw they’re throwing a parade starting at 6:30 p.m. that they’re calling “25 Years, Never Forget.” Afterward you can bring a lawn chair and attend a memorial service with a Presentation of Colors, a moment of silence, a keynote address, and free hot dogs.
