Westchester County will hold a two-day event to remember residents who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, as well as those who suffered from 9/11-related illnesses. The event will include an interfaith prayer vigil on September 10 and a September 11 remembrance service to promote unity and remembrance.

This year, eight additional names will be added to the 9/11 First Responders Memorial to honor those who died from 9/11-related illnesses, bringing the total to 81. All of those honored on the memorial either lived in Westchester County, worked in the county, or volunteered in Westchester.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. It is our duty to come together to remember and honor the brave souls of Westchester County whose lives were tragically cut short, as well as those who have since suffered from 9/11-related illnesses. This interfaith vigil and memorial service is not only a tribute to them, but also a testament to the resilience and unity of our community. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to support the families affected and ensure that the legacy of their loved ones lives on.”

Deputy District Chairman Ken Jenkins said, “As we come together to remember the lives lost on September 11th and those who died from 9/11-related illnesses, we are reminded of the strength and solidarity that define Westchester County. This vigil and memorial service offers a moment of reflection, unity and shared healing.”

Interfaith prayer vigil

10 September 2024
5pm
Kensico Dam Plaza
The uprising and the memorial to the first responders of September 11

The vigil will remember the residents of Westchester County who lost their lives on September 11, as well as those who have died from related illnesses. The vigil will bring together representatives from the Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Muslim communities to pray, light candles and lay a wreath at the Twin Towers’ steel girder where the September 11 attacks took place.

Memorial service for September 11

11 September 2024
3 p.m
Kensico Dam Plaza

The memorial will honor the memory of Westchester County residents who died on September 11, as well as those who have died from 9/11-related illnesses. The event will include speeches and music. The names of those who died on September 11 will be read, as well as the names of those who have since died from 9/11-related illnesses.

If you are a family member of someone who died on 9/11 or from a 9/11-related illness and would like to participate in these two remembrance events, please contact [email protected].

These events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend and participate in honoring the lives lost and those affected by 9/11.