Remembering 9/11 in Bel Air

Flags, ceremonies and other tributes in Harford County will mark the 14th year since the 9/11 attacks.

On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in acts of terrorism at the Pentagon and World Trade Center as well as on a plane that crashed in Shanksville, Pa.

Among those who lost their lives was Joseph V. Maggitti, 47, of Abingdon, who was reportedly at the World Trade Center for a morning meeting.

Deputies from Harford County’s motor unit journeyed to the 9/11 memorial in New York last month.

For the month of September, Harford County is flying a special flag in remembrance of 9/11 outside the government administration building on Main Street.

On Sept. 11, the U.S. Army’s Research, Development and Engineering Command is holding a Patriot Day remembrance ceremony at 8:30 a.m. in Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Myer Auditorium, with a light breakfast.

First responders can get a free breakfast entree at Chick-fil-A by showing their identification as a police officer, firefighter, EMT, nurse or military member (both active and retired). The Hero Appreciation Breakfast is only at the Constant Friendship and Aberdeen locations from 6 to 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11.

Commuters will see the annual crowd showing their appreciation along Interstate 95. From 3 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 11, there will be a flag-waving on the Joppa overpass, The Aegis reports.

Over the weekend, the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company invites the community to an observance to remember 9/11. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 1520 Whiteford Road in Street. See the event page on Facebook here.

Did we miss any 9/11 events in the area? Add them in the comments.

See Also:

• Harford Honors Bel Air DAR with Special 9/11 Flag
• Obama to Mark 9/11 Attacks with Visit to Fort Meade
• Harford Deputies Make 9/11 Memorial Ride
• Bel Air Reflects: Where Were You on 9/11?

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