Sep 9 2009
This Thursday, September 11, 2009, marks the eighth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. In memorial events and in our hearts Queens will remember the family, friends, and neighbors we lost on 9/11. We will never forget.
There are many local events. If you know of one not listed here, please email.
- September 11 National Day of Service
In March, Congress passed legislation to officially designate September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, observe September 11th by helping people in need. Take the MyGoodDeed.com pledge to honor the victims, heroes and volunteers of 9/11 by taking time to help others on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Find 9/11 projects in New York City that need your help
Find out more about the September 11 National Day of Service and the MyGoodDeed campaign
- Candlelight Ceremony in Astoria Heights - United Community Civic Association/Port Authority of NY & NJ - Annual candlelight ceremony at memorial grove in McManus Memorial Park (81st St and Grand Central Pkwy, Astoria Heights), 7:30 p.m., September 10, 2009
- 9/11 Memorial in Glendale - Though I haven't heard of any events at the 9/11 memorial in Glendale -- it's dedicated to the 42 victims from Glendale, Ridgewood, Middle Village and Woodhaven -- I know it will be a good place to visit and reflect on 9/11. Dry Harbor Playground, Myrtle Ave and 80th St, Glendale.
- Bayside Hills - Every year people gather at the memorial plaque (Bell Blvd and the Horace Harding Expy, Bayside), September 11, 2009. Bring candles.
- Blood Drive in Honor of 9/11 Victims - Blood drive sponsored by Western Queens Chapter of Long Island Board of Realtors, Elmhurst Hospital, at Maspeth Moose Lodge. 72-15 Grand Ave., Maspeth, 718-334-2022, 631-661-4800, September 11, 2009.
- Juniper Valley Park Candlelight Vigil - Every year people gather to remember at a candlelight vigil in Juniper Valley Park (Juniper Blvd South and 78th St), the evevning of September 11, 2009. If the sky is clear, there's a chance to see, in the distance, the towers of lights in Manhattan.
- In Breezy Point, usually an outdoor mass on the evening of 9/11 is held at the 9/11 Memorial, Tribute Park (Rockaway Point Blvd and Beach 218th St), but I haven't been able to confirm for 2009. Parking is possible at the church across the street, or else farther east on Rockaway Point near Beach 209th. Even if there isn't an event, the Breezy Point 9/11 Memorial at Tribute Park is a profound place to visit and remember.
- September 11 Memorial Service at First Responders Monument,
Memorial service at monuments to the New York City police officers, firefighters, and Port Authority police officers who were killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center. Reading of names and video.
St. Michael's Cemetery, All Souls Chapel (72-02 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, 718-278-3240), 2 p.m., September 12, 2009
- September Concerts in Astoria - Part of the September Concert series, on September 13, 2009.
