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Remembering 9/11: How the Rochester community will honor those we lost

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 22 years have passed ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to many people losing their lives, as many people continue to never forget the lives of those who were lost on that day.

The City of Rochester is no exception — many organizations in the area are planning on holding memorials and events to honor the men, women, and first responders who left us after the attacks or were impacted.

Over the weekend, Operation Patriot hosted a “Let’s Roll” tribute ride and concert at Ontario Beach Park.

‘Let’s Roll’ pays tribute to 9/11 with bike ride and concert

The community may attend these events to honor those who have fallen on 9/11:

Monday, September 11:

MCC’s September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Monroe Community College will be holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on September 11 at the Brighton Campus.

The students and community members of MCC will meet in Building 10 outside the Pamela Ann Chesonis Center as Monroe County Executive Adam Bello will be delivering remarks there.

MCC President DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna, MCC SGA President Joseph Leichtner, and design director of SWBR Mark Madalina will also be speaking at the event.

RIT’s 9/11 Memorial Vigil

Rochester Institute of Technology will be holding a vigil for the victims killed in the 9/11 attacks Monday morning at 8:15 a.m.

The vigil will be located in front of the Student Alumni Union next to the Sentinel statue in the center of the campus. Attendees must check in at the visitor booth.

Over 2,000 flags will be planted in front of the building along with a large flag suspected from firetruck ladders.

Those in attendance will be officers from local police agencies, firefighters, and first responders. Introductions will be made by joint service color guards from the Air Force, Navy, Army, Space Force, and the Marines. Sheriff Todd Baxter will also be speaking.

There will also be four playings of TAPS that will represent each of the plane crashes. The vigil will end at 10:10 a.m.

Brockport Firefighter’s Memorial Ceremonies

The Brockport Fire District will be holding a few remembrance ceremonies throughout the day in Brockport.

An opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. that morning followed by the ringing of the bell at 8:47 a.m. The Ring of Gold will take place that evening at 6 p.m. and the closing ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m.

The community is invited to pay their respects at the village’s 9/11 memorial on South Main Street, which is where the ceremonies will be held.

Manchester Fire Department’s Patriot Day

The Manchester and Shortsville Fire Departments will be celebrating Patriot Day Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Manchester Fire Department.

The event will feature NYPD Detective Mike Menikotz, who will be sharing what he experienced on that tragic day. Additional speeches will also be made by Shortsville Fire Chief Jason Wagner and Ontario County Sheriff Dave Cirencione.

The event will also serve light refreshments to those in attendance.

Irondequoit Police Department’s September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

The Irondequoit Police Department will be holding its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 8:46 a.m. on Monday.

The community is invited to gather at Irondequoit Town Hall that morning to join and honor those who lost their lives 22 years ago.

Veteran Outreach Center’s “Operation We Remember”

At 10:30 a.m. on September 11, the Veterans Outreach Center and the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency will host the event “Operation We Remember.”

It will take place at the War on Terror Memorial at Highland Park as members of the public are invited to join them to honor those whose lives were lost and those whose lives changed forever.

September 11 March/Walk of Remembrance

The Seneca Falls and Finger Lakes communities are invited to watch the 22nd annual September 11th March/Walk of Remembrance held by the Ovid Fire Department.

The march will begin at 7 p.m. at South Seneca High School. lt will then head down Main Street to Brown Street.

The ceremony will follow afterward at the Firefighter’s Memorial and the Village if Ovid Pavilion. Refreshments will be provided.

Line-up begins for all participants at 6:30 p.m. First responders and members of the military are encouraged to participate.

​ ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 22 years have passed ever since the 9/11 terrorist attacks led to many people losing their lives, as many people continue to never forget the lives of those who were lost on that day.

The City of Rochester is no exception — many organizations in the area are planning on holding memorials and events to honor the men, women, and first responders who left us after the attacks or were impacted.

Over the weekend, Operation Patriot hosted a “Let’s Roll” tribute ride and concert at Ontario Beach Park.
‘Let’s Roll’ pays tribute to 9/11 with bike ride and concert
The community may attend these events to honor those who have fallen on 9/11:

Monday, September 11:

MCC’s September 11 Remembrance Ceremony

Monroe Community College will be holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on September 11 at the Brighton Campus.

The students and community members of MCC will meet in Building 10 outside the Pamela Ann Chesonis Center as Monroe County Executive Adam Bello will be delivering remarks there.

MCC President DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna, MCC SGA President Joseph Leichtner, and design director of SWBR Mark Madalina will also be speaking at the event.

RIT’s 9/11 Memorial Vigil

Rochester Institute of Technology will be holding a vigil for the victims killed in the 9/11 attacks Monday morning at 8:15 a.m.

The vigil will be located in front of the Student Alumni Union next to the Sentinel statue in the center of the campus. Attendees must check in at the visitor booth.

Over 2,000 flags will be planted in front of the building along with a large flag suspected from firetruck ladders.

Those in attendance will be officers from local police agencies, firefighters, and first responders. Introductions will be made by joint service color guards from the Air Force, Navy, Army, Space Force, and the Marines. Sheriff Todd Baxter will also be speaking.

There will also be four playings of TAPS that will represent each of the plane crashes. The vigil will end at 10:10 a.m.

Brockport Firefighter’s Memorial Ceremonies

The Brockport Fire District will be holding a few remembrance ceremonies throughout the day in Brockport.

An opening ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. that morning followed by the ringing of the bell at 8:47 a.m. The Ring of Gold will take place that evening at 6 p.m. and the closing ceremony will be at 6:30 p.m.

The community is invited to pay their respects at the village’s 9/11 memorial on South Main Street, which is where the ceremonies will be held.

Manchester Fire Department’s Patriot Day

The Manchester and Shortsville Fire Departments will be celebrating Patriot Day Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Manchester Fire Department.

The event will feature NYPD Detective Mike Menikotz, who will be sharing what he experienced on that tragic day. Additional speeches will also be made by Shortsville Fire Chief Jason Wagner and Ontario County Sheriff Dave Cirencione.

The event will also serve light refreshments to those in attendance.

Irondequoit Police Department’s September 11th Remembrance Ceremony

The Irondequoit Police Department will be holding its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 8:46 a.m. on Monday.

The community is invited to gather at Irondequoit Town Hall that morning to join and honor those who lost their lives 22 years ago.

Veteran Outreach Center’s “Operation We Remember”

At 10:30 a.m. on September 11, the Veterans Outreach Center and the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency will host the event “Operation We Remember.”

It will take place at the War on Terror Memorial at Highland Park as members of the public are invited to join them to honor those whose lives were lost and those whose lives changed forever.

September 11 March/Walk of Remembrance

The Seneca Falls and Finger Lakes communities are invited to watch the 22nd annual September 11th March/Walk of Remembrance held by the Ovid Fire Department.

The march will begin at 7 p.m. at South Seneca High School. lt will then head down Main Street to Brown Street.

The ceremony will follow afterward at the Firefighter’s Memorial and the Village if Ovid Pavilion. Refreshments will be provided.

Line-up begins for all participants at 6:30 p.m. First responders and members of the military are encouraged to participate. Read More Remembering 9/11RochesterFirst  

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