Clark 9/11 Victim Remembered

CLARK, NJ — To mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11, each of the 60 Union County residents, including one from Clark, who died in the terrorist attacks will be honored.

Residents are invited to visit the Union County September 11th Memorial, Sunday, Sept. 11 from the morning hours until 9 p.m. at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. It is located near the Springfield Avenue entrance on the border of Mountainside and Springfield.

Members of the Union County Sheriff’s Office will provide a uniformed Honor Guard standing watch at the memorial from 6 to 9 p.m. and the public will be able to bring and light candles in memory of those lost in the attacks.

Additionally, the county Facebook page will remember each of the 60 county victims beginning on Sept. 1 and continuing for 59 more days.

Clark fallen residents include:

• James A. Nelson

“We honor those who perished in the attacks and remember the many acts of bravery that occurred that day,” said Freeholder Chairman Bruce H. Bergen. “Being so close to New York City, there are very few in Union County who did not personally know someone, or the family of someone, killed or affected. The County memorial provides a location that allows for peace and reflection that gives us strength and inspiration to continue forward.”

For additional information on the Union County September 11th Memorial, or information on visitation hours, contact the Union County Office of Public Information at 877-424-1234 or visit online at www.ucnj.org/9-11-memorial.

(Image Union County website: Union County 9/11 Memorial)

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