North Hempstead Schedules 9/11 Memorial Service

NORTH HEMPSTEAD, NY — The Town of North Hempstead will host its annual Memorial Service commemorating the victims of the 2001 terror attacks at 8:15 a.m. Sept. 11 at Manhasset Valley Park.

“It is hard to imagine that it has been 23 years since the 9/11 attacks. But despite the many years, the day is as heartbreaking as ever for our North Hempstead family,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said in the announcement. “We lost 56 residents that day, so it is especially significant that we come together as a community each year to honor their memory. I invite neighbors to please join us as we remember these loved ones and the brave heroism of our first responders with a special ceremony at the Town’s 9/11 Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park.”

• WHERE: Manhasset Valley Park, on East Shore Road and Northern Blvd.
• WHO: All are welcome to the ceremony.
• WHEN: 8:15 a.m. Sept. 11

“The annual remembrance of September 11th is a solemn occasion for reflection and remembrance and of one of the darkest days in American history. It is a day marked by somber tributes and personal reflections, honoring the lives lost and the heroes who emerged. As we in our Town of North Hempstead continue to heal from losing our residents, this day reinforces our collective commitment to building a peaceful and just world, upholding the vow to 'Never Forget,'” said Town Clerk Ragini Srivastava.

• Introduction – Hon. Ragini Srivastava, Town Clerk
• Presentation of Colors – Albertson VFW Post 5253
• Pledge of Allegiance – Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jophiel Philips
• National Anthem – St. Mary’s Chamber Choir; Vocalist Adriana D’Esposito; Choral Director Michael Janover; Director of Arts Brian Stalter
• Invocation – Father Anthony Fillipe, Church of Saint Mary
• Moment of Silence 8:46 a.m. - Flight 11 crashes into North Tower
• Welcome and Remarks - Hon. Jennifer DeSena, Town Supervisor
• Memorial Reading - Hon. Jennifer DeSena, Town Supervisor
• Memorial Reading - North Hempstead Town Councilmembers
• Moment of Silence 9:03 a.m. - Flight 175 crashes into South Tower
• Remarks - Rabbi Perl, Chabad of Mineola
• Remarks - Dr. Isma Chaudhry, President, Islamic Center of Long Island
• Poem - When The Great Trees Fall by Maya Angelou; Elaine Phillips, Nassau County Comptroller
• Musical Performance - “God Bless America,” St. Mary’s High School Choir
• Wreath Presentations - Sgt. Steve Krukowski, Nassau County Police Department; Chief John Janus, Garden City Park Fire Department; Chief Lucas Unger, Roslyn Highlands Fire Department
• Rifle Salute and Playing of Taps - Albertson VFW Post 5253
• Bagpiper - “Amazing Grace,” Michael Tedeschi, Port Washington Fire Department

The Town of North Hempstead September 11th Memorial at Manhasset Valley Park features a 19-foot-long steel beam from the World Trade Center.