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Gilbert marks 9-11 anniversary with ceremony at memorial

Gilbert has annually put on a ceremony remembering the fallen of 9/11 at its 9/11 Memorial outside Town Hall.

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Gilbert residents are invited to the town's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11.

The Gilbert Fire and Rescue and Gilbert Police departments will remember the lives lost and pay tribute to the first responders who answered the call Sept. 11, 2001.

The ceremony will be followed by a Tribute in Light from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Two beams of light will be projected into the sky to symbolize the World Trade Center's twin towers.

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Gilbert marks 9-11 anniversary with ceremony at memorial

Independent Newsmedia/Tom Blodgett

Gilbert has annually put on a ceremony remembering the fallen of 9/11 at its 9/11 Memorial outside Town Hall.

Posted Monday, September 9, 2024 1:15 pm

9/11 Memorial Plaza
50 E. Civic Center Drive
Gilbert, AZ 85296
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Gilbert residents are invited to the town's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11.

The Gilbert Fire and Rescue and Gilbert Police departments will remember the lives lost and pay tribute to the first responders who answered the call Sept. 11, 2001.

The ceremony will be followed by a Tribute in Light from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Two beams of light will be projected into the sky to symbolize the World Trade Center's twin towers.

In the spirit of remembrance, Gilbert residents are encouraged to give back by participating in the National Day of Service.

Residents can find local opportunities happening that day or sign up for Gilbert's next volunteer opportunity at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.