The City of North Miami will host a Memorial Ceremony to Honor 9/11 Victims and Heroes on the 20th Anniversary of the Attacks
North Miami, FL – September 8, 2021
As we approach the 20th Anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the City of North Miami and the North Miami Police Department will host a Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, September 11th, to honor the victims and remember the heroes. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m., and it will be held at Griffing Park (located at the intersection of NE 123 Street and West Dixie Highway, North Miami, FL 33161).
This special ceremony will feature the following program:
- Opening Remarks by North Miami Police Major Donald Blanchard
- Presentation of Colors
- Pledge of Allegiance by North Miami’s Chief of Police Larry Juriga and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue’s Division Chief Faye Davis
- National Anthem
- Invocation by Pastor Lucdel “Luke” Harrigan
- Remarks by North Miami Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime •Wreath Dedication (at 10:28 a.m. observe a moment of silence)
- God Bless America
- Closing
This event is free and open to the public. All guests must follow COVID-19 guidelines by maintaining social distance and wearing a face mask. To request an interview with Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime, email Susset Cabrera at sucabrera@northmiamifl.gov.
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Media Contact:
Susset Cabrera, Communications Manager
305 895 9888, Ext. 12151
news@northmiamifl.gov
About the City of North Miami
North Miami is a suburban city located in northeast Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is roughly 10 miles (16 km) north of Miami. The city lies on Biscayne Bay which surrounds the Biscayne Bay Campus of Florida International University. North Miami is home to a diverse demographic of residents. With more than 64,000 residents, North Miami is the sixth largest city in Miami-Dade County. We are home to the Oleta River State Park; the largest urban park in the Florida State Park System and the nationally accredited Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA North Miami).
