9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Riviera Beach Fire Station 88: Honoring Lives Lost

Riviera Beach, FL. (September 9, 2024) – On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Fire Station 88 will host a poignant memorial ceremony to honor the lives lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. We invite the community and media to join us at 8 a.m. at 1920 W Blue Heron Blvd, Riviera Beach, FL 33404, as we gather in remembrance and solidarity.

The ceremony will commence with the Presentation of Colors, followed by the National Anthem by KJ Hillard, a local resident and 911 dispatcher. Riviera Beach Fire Chief John Curd will deliver a heartfelt address, joined by city officials who wish to pay their respects.

In honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day, an Honor Guard will stand vigil from 6 a.m. to 11:43 a.m. The memorial grounds will be adorned with 49 sets of firefighting bunker gear—each representing the names of seven heroes—alongside 10 sets of police gear, highlighting the names of six fallen officers each, totaling 60 lost heroes.

A meaningful Bell Service will punctuate the ceremony, marking significant moments from that fateful day with three solemn strikes at the following times:

·      8:46 a.m. – Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower

·      9:03 a.m. – Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower

·      9:37 a.m. – Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon

·      9:59 a.m. – South Tower of WTC collapses

·      10:03 a.m. – Flight 93 crashes into a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania

·      10:28 a.m. – North Tower of WTC collapses

·      11:40 a.m. – Moment of Silence (5-5-5)

This solemn event serves as a powerful reminder of resilience and unity. We encourage everyone to participate in honoring and remembering those we lost on that day. Together, we will ensure that their sacrifices are never forgotten. We Will Never Forget.

For media inquiries and more information, please contact:

Brittany Collins

Public Information Officer

Bcollins@rivierabeach.org