Police Chief Brad Mock and Fire Chief John Whalen. {City of Coral Springs}
The City of Coral Springs will honor those who lost their lives and the heroes who emerged during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks at its annual Remembrance Ceremony.
The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the city’s permanent Sept. 11 memorial in front of the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive.
This year’s ceremony carries special significance as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people and forever changed the United States.
The community is invited to join city leaders, first responders, students and local organizations for a morning of reflection and remembrance.
“I’m proud that our city comes together each year on this solemn day to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to the lives forever changed by one of our nation’s darkest moments,” Mayor Scott Brook said. “As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, we have a profound responsibility to honor those we lost, recognize the courage and selflessness shown that day, and ensure that their stories and sacrifices are carried forward for generations to come.”
The commemoration will include a personal reflection from Richard Rosenblum, whose brother, Andrew Rosenblum, was killed in the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
Through his family’s story, Rosenblum will offer a firsthand perspective on the lasting impact of the attacks and the importance of remembering the individuals and families behind the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
A display of 424 American flags will honor the 343 firefighters, 73 law enforcement officers and eight emergency medical technicians and paramedics who died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001.
Members of the Patriot Riders will make a grand entrance in a motorcycle procession, and local middle school bands will provide musical performances.
Guests will also be invited to place a flower on an interactive community flag, symbolizing the nation’s collective unity and growth.
A moment of radio silence will be observed at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
The city’s permanent Sept. 11 memorial was installed in 2004. It features a commemorative plaque and an authentic donated steel girder recovered from the fallen World Trade Center towers.
The ceremony is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
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