Politics & Government

All Invited To Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial Service

The Monmouth County Park System is hosting a memorial ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday, September 11 at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook.

Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands.
Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook in Atlantic Highlands. (Monmouth County Park System)

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ — The Monmouth County Park System is hosting a memorial ceremony at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11 at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, 460 Ocean Boulevard, Atlantic Highlands, home of Monmouth County's 9/11 Memorial.

All are invited to attend this ceremony. Speakers include Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder and Park System Liaison Lillian G. Burry. Music will be provided by the Pipes and Drums of the Atlantic Watch with Gabby Cinque singing. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard will take part in the ceremony with Sheriff Shaun Golden leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The ceremony is held rain or shine.

The Park System is extending Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook’s hours until 11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, September 9-11, to provide additional opportunities to visit the County’s 9/11 Memorial.

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For more information about the Memorial Ceremony or the County’s 9/11 Memorial, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com

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