Harrisonburg and Rockingham fire and rescue personnel salute during the National Anthem on Sunday. The crews gathered for the National Moment of Remembrance on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. (Photo by Michael Reilly / DN-R)
From candlelight vigils to panel discussions, several events were held throughout the region.
At 1 p.m. Sunday, Harrisonburg and Rockingham County took part in the National Moment of Remembrance.
Elected officials and representatives of the Harrisonburg Police and Fire departments, Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and Rockingham County Fire and Rescue attended the ceremony at James Madison University’s Veterans Memorial in front of Memorial Hall.
Harrisonburg Mayor Richard Baugh and Rockingham County Supervisor Bill Kyger read a proclamation commemorating the moment in which Americans were asked to cease all activity to honor the victims of the terror attacks 10 years earlier.
“Whereas, on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day, the thoughts of the people are with all of the victims of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. … The lives of Americans were changed forever,” the resolution read in part.
James Madison University held a vigil on the Quad, with remarks given by university President Linwood Rose.
Eastern Mennonite University held several events, including a panel talk on how faculty and staff members’ work has been shaped by 9/11.
The Stanley Volunteer Fire Department dedicated a steel beam recovered from the remains of the World Trade Center.
Bridgewater College held a remembrance service in its Stone Prayer Chapel.
Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue Chief Gary Yew and Sheriff Timothy Carter spoke before a special service at Toms Brook United Methodist Church.
Mount Olive Brethren Church in McGaheysville had raised a flag that was used to cover remains at ground zero.
Elkton hosted a memorial ceremony of its own.
The Valley Family Forum, Shenandoah Valley Tea Party Patriots and ACT for America hosted speaker Michael Del Rosso, a co-author of “Shariah: The Threat to America.”
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