Remembering 9/11: Coverage Central

There was no shortage of 9/11 coverage this weekend as the nation paused to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the attacks that killed more than 3,000 individuals in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Here at Lemont Patch, we showcased some great local stories of love, loss and remembrance. In case you've missed any of our features, we've put together a brief roundup of our favorites.

We also invite you to visit our special "September 11th Anniversary" page for complete coverage on 9/11.

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The Lemont Christian Ministerial Association hosted a memorial Sunday at the Lemont Township Community Center.

Lemont Patch and hundreds of other Patch sites captured the faces, keepsakes, memorials, ceremonies, flags, fund-raisers, deployments and the still-raw emotions that followed the Sept. 11 attacks.

Aubrey and Amber Molitor were born at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital just after 10 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001.

In honor of the tenth anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, Lemont Patch reflects how the attacks changed those in Lemont.

Lemont residents offer their remembrances and experiences as the 10-year anniversary passes.

In hundreds of communities, chunks of steel from the Twin Towers beget memories of a day to mourn and prayers for a future of peace. Today, Patch shares many of those stories with you.

Members of Troop 49 began installing American flags at dawn Sunday in honor of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Lemont High School held its eighth annual Hometown Heroes event Friday night, while St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School marked the 10th anniversary with a remembrance service during the day.

The holiday is observed each year in honor of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.