9/11 20th Anniversary: Coloradans Remember Bravery, Resilience

Good morning, fellow Denverites. Today marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, and Coloradans are remembering and honoring the bravery of first responders and the resilience of the nation.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 62. Air quality has improved in our city, according to a state forecast.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Air Force Col. Benjamin Conde, of Denver, reflects on his 9/11 mission at the Pentagon: "My legs were shaking," he told CBS Denver. The morning of 9/11, he took off for a routine flight, when he heard air traffic control at Dulles Airport say planes were grounded. (CBS Denver)
2. Another fellow Denverite also reflects on 9/11, and her father's quick action to help strangers return to their city in the face of terror. Mercedes Martinez is hoping to connect with those who her father helped. (FOX31 Denver)
3. Coloradans remember: "Our country is resilient, it is steadfast even in the face of terror," Gov. Jared Polis said. "In this solemn moment, let us recognize our humanity in the face of tragedy, and our country's unyielding will to prevail. On this solemn anniversary, we keep in our hearts the memory of those lost." (Patch)
4. A Colorado State Patrol trooper has been charged with felony menacing after he pointed a gun at a woman while he was on duty, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann said Friday. (FOX 31 Denver)
5. Colorado's gift card incentive program for the coronavirus vaccine is scheduled to wrap up Tuesday, state officials announced. The program was extended after it proved to be successful. If you haven't received your vaccine yet, now's your chance to snag a $100 Walmart Gift card. (Denver Patch)

Today in Denver:

• 20th Anniversary of 9/11 - Westerly Creek. (All Day)
• 2nd annual NoCO Gynecologic Cancer Walk & Brunch. (9 a.m.)
• National Flag Football at Cranmer Park in Denver. (9 a.m.)
• Building Denver Exhibit Tours - Colorado Historical Society. (10 a.m.)
• Arrupe Invitational Cross Country Meet. (4 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "We love seeing guests of all ages appreciating and interacting with Van Gogh’s artwork! Whether you’re 1, 101, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone." (Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "Today, we are throwing it back 100 years to March of 1921. That's when we had a police station located at 3004 Federal Boulevard in the Highland Neighborhood." (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "#LivingOurDPS: MaKenna Moreland always puts Students First. Ensuring students’ success through creative grouping, instructional strategies and collaboration with peers is what MaKenna does best." (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Remember: it takes two weeks to be fully vaccinated against #COVID19 after getting a vaccine. All Denver city employees and private-sector workers in high-risk settings like schools, hospitals, shelters and more, are required by Public Health Order to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Sept. 30." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "1 in 7 people in Colorado face food insecurity. Help us tackle hunger in our community on Sept 13 by purchasing a ticket to #TasteoftheBroncos presented by King Soopers #BeAChampion and learn more about this great event." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.