9/11 Memorial Events Around West Michigan

Several events are happening around West Michigan remembering and honoring the victims of 9-11.

The events are as follows:

9/11 EXHIBIT AT GERALD R. FORD MUSEUM

-The exhibit is "9/11: A Day That Changed America," which is on loan from the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City along with a rescue vehicle used following the attacks, which is on loan from the Henry Ford Museum

-The exhibits will be on display 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 11 as part of the 14th annual Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute on Sept. 11, 2015.

-In addition, Wounded Warriors from the West Michigan region, and the flag that will be flown at the museum during the commemoration, will be escorted into Grand Rapids by fire and police personnel, and more than 200 motorcyclists

9/11 COMMUNITY DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND SCOUT SALUTE

Where: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Features

When: Friday, September 11 @ 7:15 am - 8:00 pm

This is a free event

Special Guests

Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley
Mayor George Heartwell
Kent County Assistant Administrator Wayman Britt

Here is the schedule of events:

September 10:

4 p.m. Staging begins for escort of Wounded Warriors and Flag. The staging area is the Belmont Armory, located at 1650 House Street, Belmont, Mich.

4:45 p.m. The Patriot Guard and police and fire units will escort Wounded Warriors and a special flag to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.

5 p.m. The motorcade will arrive at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans and roll through before continuing to the GRFPM.

5:20 p.m. Escorts arrive to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum entrance on the circle drive. Escorts will line up along flag line driveway facing Pearl Street. The public is invited to await the escorts’ arrival on the circle drive.

5:30 p.m. Raising of the flag and remarks by Retired Brig. General and WMU-Cooley Law School Professor Michael McDaniel. McDaniel recently served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense Strategy, Prevention and Mission Assurance.

September 11:

7:18 a.m. (sunrise) Scout Salute begins – the community is encouraged to participate at any time during the day

8:40 a.m. Honor Guard lowers flag from full- to half-staff

8:45 a.m. Moment of Silence and Remembrance

8:46 a.m. The Salute Bell will be rung one time for Tower 1 (the time the first plane hit the first tower)

8:50 a.m. Introduction of speaker Mayor George Heartwell

9:03 a.m. The Salute Bell will be rung one time for Tower 2

9:37 a.m. The Salute Bell will be rung one time for the Pentagon

10:03 a.m. The Salute Bell will be rung one time for United Airlines Flight 93

Noon Ceremony to honor Police, Fire, EMS and Military members

12:30-2 p.m. Canine unit demonstration, meet and greet at Ah-Nab-Awen Park

7 p.m. Evening ceremonies begin
• Performance by The Salvation Army Brass Band
• SpartanNash Honor and Remember flag presentation
• Remarks from keynote speaker Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley
• Remarks from Boy Scout Council President Wayman Britt
• The final salute and the flag being raised to full-staff

8 p.m. (sunset) Scout Salute closes

9/11 MEMORIAL STAIR CLIMB – GRAND RAPIDS

Where: Fifth Third Ballpark, 4500 West River Drive NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321

When: Saturday, September 12 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

You can register at the link below to avoid standing in line the day of the event and the cost is $30:

About the Event:

-It is not a timed race event, but a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who gave their lives that day.

-Each participant pays tribute to a FDNY firefighter by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center

-The proceeds help the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation create and maintain programs that support fire service survivors

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