Watch Livestream Of Morris County 9/11 Ceremony Sunday

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents from across Morris County are invited to join in a 19th anniversary observance of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service at 6 p.m. on Sunday.

And this year, those who cannot attend in person can view a livestream.

The ceremony will take place at the Morris County September 11th Memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany, across from the Morris View Healthcare Center and adjacent to the Morris County Public Safety Academy. It will be held rain or shine.

Hanover Township native Greg Manning, a veteran of the New York City Fire Department and 9/11 responder, has agreed to be the keynote speaker.

Manning had only been on the job at FDNY for less than two years when the 9/11 attacks occurred. Manning and his brothers at Engine 69/Ladder28/Battalion 16 worked at Ground Zero for several months following the attack.

“We are honored to have Greg Manning join us this year at the county memorial as we recall every single one of the nearly 3,000 innocent people who were lost to our nation that day, and that includes 64 of our Morris County residents, "said Freeholder Director Deborah Smith.
"Even as we face COVID-19, we need to move ahead with this ceremony so the families of 9/11 victims know their loved ones are remembered, that we have not forgotten our pledge to honor their sacrifices."

The county event also honors the many police, fire, EMT and other rescue workers who risked their lives to respond on and after 9/11.

Morris County’s September 11th Memorial pays tribute to all of those who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, with a special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques affixed to the Memorial.

The names of all of the nearly 3,000 people who died that day are engraved in ruby-colored paving stones that have been set in the ground as a walkway surrounding the Memorial.

Since seating at the Memorial is limited, residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the outdoor observance. Also, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents and participants are asked to wear face coverings and practice social distancing as best as possible during the event.

Parking will be available at the Morris County Department of Human Services building at 340 West Hanover Ave., in Morris Township – directly across from the Academy. Shuttle buses will be available to transport those in need the short distance to the Memorial.

The freeholders also have invited police and fire departments and rescue squads from across the county to participate by sending one apparatus per department and assembling at the Morris County Public Safety Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., in Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Following a private ceremony for first responders at the Academy, a procession will be held to the Sept. 11th Memorial.

Sunday's program:

Presentation of Colors

• Representatives from Morris County Sherriff’s Office, Morris County police departments, fire departments and emergency management services
• Flag Bearer: Greg Manning

Pledge of Allegiance

• State Senator Anthony M. Bucco

• Rev. Sidney Williams, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Morristown

Welcome

• Deborah Smith, Freeholder Director

Introduction of Speaker

• Stephen H. Shaw, Deputy Freeholder Director

Speaker

• Greg Manning, FDNY 20-year veteran, Member of Engine 69/Ladder 28/Battalion 16 WTC Response Team

Lighting of Candles

• Morris County Freeholders

• Morris County Freeholders

• Police Pipes & Drums of Morris County

• Morris County Sheriff’s Office

• Michael DelVecchio, Bugles Across America

Closing

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