WNC hosts 9-11 events, Carson City and local church encourage visit to memorial at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 10:00am
Event Date:
September 11, 2020 (All day)
CARSON CITY — It’s been nearly two decades since the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda sinisterly carried out the single deadliest human terrorist attack ever by crashing hijacked passenger airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon.
To remember the 2,977 lives lost in that tragedy, the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center and Wildcat Veterans Club held a commemorative 9-11 anniversary flag planting event on Thursday morning on the Carson City campus that honors the lives lost in the tragedy.
There were 2,977 mini American flags that were planted in the lawn near the flagpole by the roundabout that fronts Bristlecone.
“These flags will be a reminder of the loss we suffered, as well as the endearing spirit our country demonstrated,” said VRC Coordinator Vincent Rivera earlier this week.
On Friday, Sept. 11, exhibits and an informational presentation are planned in and outside of the Cedar Building. The information desk outside Cedar will present an exploration of what news was important to the country at 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, vs. what news was important to Americans a minute later at 8:46 a.m.
In addition, in the middle stairwell of the Cedar Building there will be a display of various information pertaining to the attacks, the aftermath and the rebuilding process the U.S. went through.
A modified exhibit will be presented on the first floor of the Cedar Building for those unable to utilize the stairwell presentation.
Participants will be asked to follow campus rules of wearing a face covering and social distancing themselves from others. For more information, contact Rivera at vincent.rivera@wnc.edu.
Meanwhile, Calvary Chapel Church in Carson City is inviting people to the Sept. 11 Memorial at Mills Park on Friday. The World Trade Center I-beam memorial is located on the eastern edge of the Marv Teixeira Pavilion.
Calvary Chapel has regularly held Sept. 11 ceremonies at the park. Along with music and prayer, last year featured remarks from Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon. This year, however, won't be an organized event. Individuals, families and the community are encouraged to stop by and visit the memorial anytime during the day.
Because of COVID-19 concerns, this year the city and local church leaders invite everyone to visit the 911 Memorial at Mills Park at their convenience Friday for prayer, remembrance and reflection.
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