9/11 Memorials To Be Held Around Northeast Ohio

CLEVELAND — On Saturday, millions of Americans, including Northeast Ohioans, will host memorial events and observances to honor the victims and remember the legacy of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Flags at all Ohio and U.S. public buildings and public grounds will be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, per Gov. Mike DeWine's orders.

"Governor DeWine also asks that all Ohio citizens observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. tomorrow, which is the time that the hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001," DeWine's office said in a statement.

As we mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, here are a few events you can attend in the Greater Cleveland area to celebrate the life and legacy of those who lost their lives on that fateful day.

Remembrance Ceremony at the Sailors and Soldiers Monument in Cleveland

A two-part ceremony will be held at the monument, 3 Public Sq., on Saturday, including a live-streamed wreath-laying commemorating the lives lost during the terrorist attacks. Biographies of Ohioans lost during the day will be read during the ceremony. The second-part of the event will take place outside the monument.

9/11 Patriot Day at the Louis Stokes VA In Cleveland

At 8:40 a.m., the Cleveland VA Medical Center will host its 20th anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. The event will spark a day of service throughout the University Circle corridor, in honor of those lost during the attacks.

The event will be streamed online, via Facebook, and in-person attendees must wear masks.

Strongsville 9/11 Memorial Dedication, Commemoration

Strongsville VFW Post 3345, 17900 Strongsville Blvd., will host an 11 a.m. ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The ceremony includes a tribute to first responders, including a memorial that will be located next to the existing veterans memorial.

There will also be live music and food.

Lakewood Community Festival, Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Lakewood Community Festival will be held Saturday, starting at 11 a.m. and continuing to 5 p.m., at Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave. Prior to the festivities, the city will take a solemn moment to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m.

Patriot Day Ceremony in Avon

Avon's annual Patriot Day Ceremony will be held at its Veterans Memorial, behind the Avon Post Office, 36225 Detroit Rd., starting at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to all and free to attend.

Thank You For Your Service Fundraiser in Avon Lake

The Patriot Cause fundraiser will be held Saturday afternoon at Veterans Memorial Park in Avon Lake. The event features three bands, food and ice cream trucks, and police, fire, EMS and military veterans describing the challenges of their work.

Charity representatives will discuss how they support emergency workers. For more information, and tickets, visit the Patriot Cause website.