Marlborough to Host 9/11 Remembrance on Sunday

It seems impossible that it has been 10 years since that bright, late summer Tuesday morning.

By 10 a.m. on that day most people in this country were at their jobs, but no one was working. We all watched in disbelief and confusion, then in fear, anger and despair as we began to understand what was unfolding before our eyes. While some were stunned or mourning, others demanded retaliation; And while some were reserved in their response, others sprung into action through volunteerism or even .

Ten years later, we can look back and see the full scope of the impact this event has had on our nation and its people. We are in two wars, the culprit has been (recently) killed, the reconstruction effort at Ground Zero has begun, and countless communities across the country will set aside time this Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 to remember the victims and thank the heroes that were made that day.

The City of Marlborough will host its own event at the on Main Street to commence at 9:58 a.m., the time that the first tower fell at the World Trade Center in New York City.

"On Sunday, we mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks," said . "As a community, we remember the thousands of innocent lives lost and pay tribute to the strength and perseverance of the American people."

Marlborough and residents of neighboring communities will be greeted by a lawn decorated by 3,000 flags planted in honor of those who perished in New York, Shanksville, PA and in the Pentagon in Washington D.C., in addition to an array of photographs from the three sites

There will be several musical selections played during the ceremony, and student Kristen Higgins will read an essay she composed in reflection of the events of 9/11.

The keynote address will be given by Anita Arnum, an Acton firefighter and member of the Massachusetts Urban Search and Rescue Task Force.

The flags will be on display until 5 p.m. on Sunday, and the mayor's office encourages one and all to attend and visit the Walker Building throughout the day.

"We encourage the community to join us as we remember the fallen and to honor those who work to serve and protect our freedoms," said Stevens.

Those attending the ceremony are asked to utilize the parking garage on Newton Street as a portion of Main Street will be closed for the event.

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