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People are either among those who remember where they were, ‘But Will Never Forget,' or young and may not even know of 911. All are invited to come and experience from testimonies, First Responder Rites of Passage and spirited music what happened. It is our community's opportunity to honor the 911 Fallen, their survivors, our veterans, active military and First Responders. Unity statements on AMERICA250 are included.

Sarasota's 25 Year Commemoration of September 11 AMERICA 250 ... Standing for Our 9 / 11 Fallen CONCERT and SERVICE is being held on Friday, September 11, from 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. in the Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9820 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL, 34241. The Sarasota Ministerial Association in collaboration with the Diocese of Venice and Sarasota County Emergency Services is hosting the remembrance service.

In the days leading up to the Commemoration, those planning to attend will be able to privately choose from the names of those killed on September 11 and represent each by standing, saying their name(s) during THE TOLLING OF THE BELL. For no cost optional tickets and/or to ADOPT A FALLEN from the 2,977 inscribed in bronze on the 9/11 Memorial in New York City, Go To https://givebutter.com/911-twenty-fifth-year-commemoration . People arriving before 4:55 pm, may place memorabilia of their chosen on the FALLEN PHOTO GALLERY. Many sites on the internet such as http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/memorial/lists/by-name/ may be helpful in locating information on the 9 /11 Fallen.

Come to witness our Sheriff, Police and Fire Chiefs, Commissioners, Clergy Prelates, the Ensemble of First United Methodist Church, the Knights of Columbus, ELKS, Military Officers and Veterans presenting. The Ensemble gathers our area' s accomplished professional musicians and vocalists. A procession of all clergy and distinguished 9 / 11 presenters will begin the service.

The Commemoration continues the tradition that began, September 11, 2001, when the Sarasota Ministerial Association held a prayer vigil. During the morning attacks, Mayor Carolyn Mason called the Ministerial Association co-founder Chaplain Tom Pfaff to summon a prayer gathering for America. By 4:30 p.m., some 21+ clergy came to the Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park Sarasota War Memorial on the Bayfront to worship God and pray. Every five years since then, the Ministerial Association has become a lead organizer for the Commemoration.

Special commemorative coins have been minted to mark the occasion, and will be presented to Sarasota's First Responders, Veterans, active-duty military, Sarasota ELK Lodges, and 9 / 11 Survivors and Families in attendance.
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Everyone is welcome to this No Cost Community Commemoration. We look forward to standing for our 911 Fallen together.

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Price: Free: USD 0.00