TEMPE, AZ — There are several 9/11 memorial events happening across the Valley this week. Here’s our round-up.
Watch video from ceremonies in New York City and Tempe, and observe a moment of silence Wednesday morning in the video player below:
- When: September 7-11.
- Special times to keep in mind:
- Healing Field® Tribute takes place at 5:45 a.m. on 9/11/24. This tribute is open to the public. In this service they will be reading the names of the victims beginning at 5:46 a.m. which is when the first plane hit the first tower.
- The Candlelight Vigil will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at 7 p.m.
- ‘Stand down the field’ this takes place on Thursday, September 12 at 6 a.m. -volunteers are welcomed.
- Where: Tempe Beach Park [80 W Rio Salado Pkwy]
- When: Saturday, September 14, from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Packet pickup is on Friday, September 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Salt River fields at Talking Stick [7555 N Pima Rd]
- You can join as an Individual climber, team captain or team member right here.
9/11 Heroes Run | Travis Manion Foundation
- When: Saturday, September 14, at 8 a.m. [registration starts at 6 a.m.]
- Packet pickup will be held from 12 p.m. – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 10 at The Runners Den [6505 N 16 St] in Phoenix.
- Where: Kiwanis Park [Mill Ave. and All America Way] in Tempe.
- Click here to register.
- When: Wednesday, September 11.
- Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and the ‘Tribute in Light’ begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Where: 9/11 Memorial Plaza [50 E. Civic Center Drive]
RELATED: REMEMBERING SODHI
The video in the player below talks about Balbir Singh Sodhi, a man who was killed in the nation's first retaliation hate crime for 9/11.
Sikh family speaks about forgiveness, community in honor of Mesa man murdered after 9/11
His brother talked to ABC15 back in 2021 about his legacy, forgiveness, and community.
Read more about his story, right here.
