Month: September 2023

September 11 Remembrance Ceremony 2023 recap

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On Monday, September 11, at 7 o’clock p.m., the Great Falls Freedom Memorial honored the six residents of Great Falls and all others who lost their lives and suffered in the attacks and their aftermath at the annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony.  The event featured patriotic songs by singer Erin Gantt, a Boy Scout color guard, “Amazing Grace” bagpiped by local student MacPhearson Strassberg, a keynote speech by Great Falls native Vitale Christy, “Taps” bugled by local student Steven Kramp, and a candlelight vigil.

Photos and video of the event are available at this link:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO_yPtayEMD6YWtnRp-TZ_Cg_xPZSI6SogHF5hcHZBzybAz_4BcA8VgngbHLxqP4g?key=YUhweWZ3SGdrYzFMYzhxUkJia1J5Sk9tYnB2ZHR3

 

September 11 Remembrance Ceremony 2023

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9-11 Flag at Pentagon

 

On Monday, September 11, at 7 o’clock p.m., the annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial to honor the six residents of Great Falls and all others who lost their lives and suffered in the attacks and their aftermath.  The event will feature patriotic songs by guest singer Erin Gantt, a Boy Scout color guard, “Amazing Grace” bagpiped by local student MacPhearson Strassberg, a keynote speech by Great Falls native Vitale Christy, “Taps,” and a candlelight vigil.

The Freedom Memorial is located behind the Great Falls Library at 9830 Georgetown Pike. The ceremony is open to all. Parking is available in the library parking lot. In case of rain, the ceremony will move to the Grange. Limited seating will be provided. Attendees are encouraged but not required to bring portable chairs.