Sunday, September 11, 2011
At 1 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Shelby Township paid tribute to the victims of Sept. 11, 2001.
Residents and elected officials gathered outside the Shelby Township Municipal Offices on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives in the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001. With the city's fire trucks and police cars nearby, Phil Randazzo, Shelby Township Veterans Event Coordinator, gave the signal at 1 p.m. to symbolize the start of the siren soundoff. For one full minute, those gathered, joined the rest of the nation, in uniting together and remembering those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms.
Patch.com looks at how Sept. 11 changed the lives of ordinary Americans.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Millions of people across the country were affected by the 9/11 attacks. Some experienced the tragic loss of a loved one, some found an inspiring way to help those who were grieving, and others experienced a political awakening. To help reflect the endless diversity of their experiences, Patch looked out across our sites to pull together 911 snapshots of everyday Americans whose lives were changed by the events of that day. From across the country, Shelby-Utica Patch and hundreds of other Patch sites captured the faces, keepsakes, memorials, ceremonies, flags, fund-raisers, deployments and the still-raw emotions that followed the attacks. Taken together they create a powerful mosaic that is large in scope but often deeply personal. Click …
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Here are observances and events marking the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11 and the attacks on America.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
There will be a national moment of remembrance at 1 p.m.; many Metro Detroit communities are participating. 9/11 Remembrance & Candlelight Vigil at the Capitol: The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division will hold a 9/11 Remembrance & Candlelight Vigil from 7-9 p.m. on the East Lawn of the Capitol Building in Lansing. First responders are encouraged to attend in uniform. The Capitol is located at 100 N. Capitol Ave. The Metroparks and CBC Detroit Radio are holding a special rememberance for 9/11 to honor victims and thank protectors. All seven Metroparks will have “9/11 Michigan Remembers” tribute banners. Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown and Metro Beach Metropark in Harrison Township have special …
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Macomb County will add its own events to the statewide celebration planned for Patriot Week.
Anchored between two key dates in American history–the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 and the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17– Patriot Week was created in 2009 in an effort to "renew the spirit of America." Macomb County officials voted to join the celebration this year by proclaiming Sept. 11-17 Patriot Week in the county and organizing a series of local events to mark the holiday. “It is important to be reminded of the principles our nation was founded upon,” said Kathy D. Vosburg, board of commissioners chair, in a press release about the holiday. “I hope residents get involved in some way, whether it is organizing an event in their own community, or attending activities sponsored throughout the county.” Local events planned…
