Belleville, Nutley To Hold 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies For 2023

BELLEVILLE-NUTLEY, NJ — Belleville and Nutley will hold their annual 9/11 remembrance ceremonies on Monday, Sept. 11. Here are the details about each event.

BELLEVILLE

According to a municipal advisory, the ceremony will mark the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. It will take place at 11 a.m. at Belleville’s 9/11 Park, located on the corner of Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Street.

The township will pause to remember three of its own residents who perished that day:
Antoinette Duger, Harry Ramos and Harvey J. Gardner III.

“Our hearts are always heavy on this day,” Mayor Michael Melham said. “Together, we have a duty to pause, remember and reflect what our community has lost. Twenty-two years later, we remain shocked and saddened.”

NUTLEY

Nutley's remembrance ceremony for the victims of the September 11 attacks will take place at 10 a.m. at the 9/11 monument site that is located in front of the Nutley Town Hall.

According to a news release, residents are invited to join township officials, family members of the victims, friends and clergy in remembering those who perished that day. Among those lost were three Nutley residents: Lt. Robert Cirri, Frank LaLama, and Dorota Kopiscko.

"For a time after that horrible day, a common phrase was 'Never Forget,'" Nutley Town Commissioner Petracco said.

"Unfortunately, some have gotten away from that in their day-to-day lives," Petracco said. "So I think our ceremony is more relevant than ever this year. Nutley will continue to 'Never Forget,' and this is one way of showing that."

In memory of those who were lost, Nutley residents are being asked to display a lighted candle on their front porch or an electric candle in a window between the hours of 8 and 10 p.m. on Sept. 11. Residents are also encouraged to display a U.S. flag in front of their homes. For more information, contact (973) 284-4935.

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