Chatham's September 11 Remembrance Ceremony Planned

CHATHAM, NJ — Residents of Chatham are once again invited to the annual community gathering to observe the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in Chatham Borough.

The 2023 remembrance ceremony will take place on Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at the 9-11 Memorial located at Reasoner Park, Fire House Plaza and Fairmont Avenue.

The ceremony honors all those who died in the World Trade Center terrorist attack, including 13 Chatham Borough and Chatham Township residents.

The 13 Chatham residents who will be remembered during the ceremony are Donald L. Adams, Dennis Buckley, Paul S. Gilbey, Gary R. Haag, Anthony P. Infante Jr.; Robin B. Larkey, Christian H. Maltby, Philip W. Mastrandrea, Peter C. Moutos, Thomas Strada, Kenneth J. Swenson, William R. Tieste and Peter M. West.

"There will not be any seating provided, so please bring your own," said Daniel J. Smith Jr., President of the Chatham 9-11 Memorial Foundation, Inc.

The ceremony will take place rain or shine, according to officials.

The Chatham 9/11 Memorial Foundation is a local volunteer group. Anyone wishing to contribute to maintaining Chatham's 9/11 memorials can send a donation to: Chatham 9/11 Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 42, Chatham, NJ 07928.