Orleans County’s 9-11 Remembrance Exactly one year following the Attack on America, citizens of Orleans County will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor victims of September 11 at noon on the Courthouse steps in Albion. Church bells will be heard ringing at the exact times that the crashes of September 11 took place, 8:45 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:43 a.m., and 10 a.m. The ceremony will include remarks from emergency service personnel, veterans and civic leaders, a wreath laying, a 9-11 memorial wall, containing the names of those who died in the September 11 tragedy, a balloon release, and the national anthem performed by the Albion High School Band. “This ceremony will not only honor those who have died, but also those who live and continue to fight for the freedom of this great nation,” Orleans County American Legion Commander Peter Huth said. “ As a nation united, we must remain committed to supporting the men and women of our armed forces as they serve with honor and courage.” St. Vincent de Paul, Churchville, dedicates memorial St. Vincent de Paul Church in Churchville will dedicate their 9/11 Memorial in their parish cemetery at 6:30 p.m. on September 11. This will be followed by evening prayer at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 11 North Main Street, at 7 p.m. Prayer for those who died and for world peace. Area residents are invited to join in. Remembrance Memorial in Rochester In memory of 9-11-01 and all persons touched by it, a service will be held Friday, September 13 at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Pole in Downtown Rochester. U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and The Rochester Scottish Pipe Band will perform. Attack on America remembered Memorial Ceremony at the Navy Club, 21 Clinton Street, Brockport 7 p.m. September 11. Help honor those who gave their lives during the attack on America; all those at the Pentagon, World Trade Center, fire fighters, emergency personnel and citizens as well as those who went down with their planes. Memorial service at Concordia Lutheran According to church representatives, September 11, 2001 created fear for all Americans of all ages of all cultures. All who love this country and yearn for joy in the midst of fearful things, are invited to a Memorial Service in memory of those who died that tragic day. The Memorial Service focusing on “Faith Without Fear,” will be held September 11 at 7 p.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 6601 Fourth Section Road, (next to Econolodge), Brockport. Weather permitting, the service will close with candles and song outside, while ringing the bell. Park Ridge Hospital displays memorial to Sept. 11 What began as an empty stretcher dedicated to the victims of September 11 has become a moving memorial that includes flags, pins, stickers, and flowers from EMS personnel. Shortly after September 11 of last year, Myles Lynch, a registered nurse at the Park Ridge Emergency Department, placed an empty stretcher outside the Emergency Department with a note that read: “To our fellow emergency personnel, rescuers, and the victims for whom their stretchers wait … Empty. Our hearts and our prayers are with you.” To honor the one year anniversary of the attacks, the same stretcher is now in the waiting room of the Emergency Department and honors all local emergency personnel. The intent of the tribute is to display the unity and interdependence of all personnel in the emergency services community. No part of this community can function without the others, just as no single department in the hospital can function without the rest, according to hospital personnel. A light to brighten the darkness Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church invites the community to a special worship service of prayer, hope and remembrance of the 9/11/01 tragedy in memory of those who lost their lives and to give thanks for those people who are providers of community service on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m., Trinity Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 761 Elmgrove Road, Rochester (585) 247-3437. All are invited to gather for a time of fellowship and refreshment after the service in the church hall. Parma remembers September 14 On September 14, Parma will remember the first anniversary of 9/11/01, commemorate the 176th anniversary of the writing of the National Anthem, mark the 35th anniversary of Shirley Cox Husted’s appointment as Parma town historian and welcome descendants of the Rev. Charles Hilton for whom the village was named and the Honorable Elam Cross, the first president of the Village of Hilton. Events are planned from 2 p.m at the Parma Meetinghouse, 460 Parma Center Road, Hilton. SUNY Brockport plans September 11 Day of Remembrance September 11 has become a day that no American will soon forget. SUNY College at Brockport plans a full day of remembrance of September 11, 2001. The day will begin at 8 a.m. with large-screen television coverage of nation-wide events followed by moments of silence at the respective times. Chimes will ring out from the Hartwell Hall carillon throughout the day. The day will finish with an interfaith prayer service and a candlelight vigil. All members of the community and campus are invited and welcome to attend.
Stone Church and Byron services set On Wednesday, September 11, at noon, Stone Church Presbyterian Church, 7549 Lake Road South, Bergen, will hold a prayer service to remember the loss of life one year ago, to honor the efforts of those who have helped in any way, and to recommit our hearts to peace in the world. On Wednesday, September 11, at 9 a.m. the Byron Presbyterian Church will hold a similar service. Ecumenical service planned in Holley Several of the churches in Holley have come together to begin planning a way to commemorate the first anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, with participation of the Episcopal, Methodist, Roman Catholic and Presbyterian Churches. This ecumenical service will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 11, at the First Presbyterian Church in Holley. A joint choir, with members from all four churches, is expected to participate. These churches hope to provide people of all backgrounds with a worshipful way of remembering and honoring the losses of last year’s attack. In addition, organizers say, the service will help remind participants of God’s presence. The community is invited. The First Presbyterian Church is located at Route 31 and 237, in Holley, at the light. Spencerport plans an evening of remembrance The community is invited to attend an inspirational evening to honor those men and women who selflessly gave their lives for others. The memorial will be held on Wednesday, September 11, at 7 p.m. at the Gazebo (rain location is First Congregational Church, 65 Church Street, Spencerport). This one hour memorial will include a presentation of the colors by the American Legion and a ten minute video remembering the day that changed the world. The highlight of the evening will be the blessing of service providers, fire, police and ambulance workers who are all asked to attend the memorial service in uniform. This is a joint memorial service sponsored by the Spencerport Churches. Community Day “Honoring Our Heroes” Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Spencerport Assembly of God, 3940 Canal Road, will be a continuation of honor to the heroes of September 11 with a day of celebration for the entire family. Activities include games, dunk tank, inflatables - Bungee Run, Bounce House, Obstacle Course - music, dance, dramas and puppet shows. Call 352-5900 for information. Service scheduled in Hilton St. Paul Lutheran Church, 158 East Avenue, Hilton, will hold a Service of Remembrance and Assurance on September 11, at 7 p.m. NYC firefighter tells of surviving tragedy New York City Fireman John Picarello was directly in the area of the Twin Towers when each of them collapsed. With not even a scratch, he survived the crush of twisted steel and rubble, the clouds of dust, falling debris, confusion, fear, and death all around him. He is coming to Brockport September 14 and 15 to tell his story in detail, including the impact on his faith and his family. Picarello’s appearance is being sponsored by Christ Community Church in Brockport, 36 Coleman Creek Road. On Saturday, September 14, at 9:30 a.m., Picarello will speak in the New York room of Cooper Hall at SUNY Brockport, at the corner of Adams and Kenyon Streets. Doors will open at 8:45 a.m. Refreshments will be provided. The public is invited and encouraged to come early because of limited seating. A free book about the tragic event, “Never Forget,” will be given out. Also on Saturday, at 6 p.m. and on Sunday at 9:30 a.m., as part of the worship services at Christ Community Church, Picarello will once again share his experience and the changes that have occurred because of the September 11 tragedy. Fire, police, emergency rescue, and military personnel are invited to all events and are asked to wear their uniforms. Event will remember victims; Monroe County will hold an official commemoration to remember those lost in the September 11 attacks on the steps of the Monroe County Office Building at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11. As part of the commemoration, Monroe County Executive Jack Doyle asked that local churches ring their bells for five minutes at 8:46 a.m. (the time the first airplane crashed into the World Trade Center) and again at 10:28 a.m. (when the last remaining tower collapsed). 9/11 Service honors heroes The events of September 11, 2001, marked a turning point in American history. The tragedy transformed the nation instantly, and permanently affected priorities in almost every way. Each day, military, public safety and law enforcement personnel protect the nation’s freedoms. Sunday, September 15, Brockport Free Methodist Church holds a special Remembrance Service that will honor heroes and offer a message of hope to all. Service men and women are invited to come in uniform. Brockport Free Methodist Church, 6787 Fourth Section Road, Brockport. 585-637-9785 for information. Note: The sanctuary will be open for prayer on September 11 from noon to 9 p.m. This listing of September 11 Remembrance events |
