September 11th Remembrance Ceremony - Springfield, MA

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To honor the fallen firefighters, police officers, EMT’s and members of the armed services, the Springfield Fire and Emergency Services and Springfield Police Department will hold the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony in front of Springfield’s September 11th Monument in Riverfront Park. The ceremony will be held in the shadow of the monument. In response to the tolling of the fire bell, Emergency response vehicles will roll across the Memorial Bridge. A wreath will be laid on the monument. The program will close with a rifle salute and Taps by the Springfield Police Department.

The event will be held on September 11th at 6pm in front of the monument in Riverfront Park. This will allow guests to view the monument at night when the lights shine on the World Trade Center I-Beam and casts its shadow on the curved bronze wall making the Twin Towers appear between the 498 names of the first responders.

The ceremonial portion of the program will include the roll out of equipment with Springfield Police Department cruisers and motorcycles, Springfield Fire Department engine, and an American Medical Response ambulance. The Springfield Fire Department will toll the fire bell. A wreath will be laid and the Springfield Police Department will conclude the program with a rifle salute and the playing of taps.

Free parking will be available in the I-91 South Garage. Limited seating will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome.

The annual remembrance ceremony will honor the 498 first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and whose names are listed on Springfield’s monument.

Venue

Riverfront Park
1360 Hall of Fame Ave.
Springfield, MA

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Dates

The event runs from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on the following dates.
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