St. Charles Plans 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

ST. CHARLES, IL —The St. Charles Fire Department will hold its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, outside at the Fire Department Memorial Monument, 2 E. Main St.

The ceremony honors first responders who put duty before self to rescue victims of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and remembers those who lost their lives that day, according to a news release from the city of St. Charles.

The ceremony will include remarks from members of the fire department, State Sen. Donald DeWitte, and St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek. During the ceremony, officials will post the fire department memorial flag, place the memorial wreath and observing a moment of silence.