9/11 Candlelight Prayer Vigil & Service of Remembrance 6pm

9/11 Candlelight Prayer Vigil & Service of Remembrance

Who: Clergy & Lay people
What: Please participate in the 9/11 Candlelight Prayer Vigil & Service of Remembrance
Offer a prayer. ~ Read a Psalm. ~ Share a short story about 9/11.
When: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 beginning at 6 pm (Set-up begins at 5 pm.)
Where: Gorgas Park, Roxborough
Why: Because we will never forget.
How: Contact Bruce F. Hoffman [267-304-5787; brucefhoffman@msn.com]

The 21st Ward Veterans Association will be hosting the seventeenth annual observance of the "ATTACKS ON AMERICA" on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. The observance will take place at the Gorgas Park War Memorial located on 6300 Ridge Avenue between Hermitage and Fountain Streets in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia. The service will commence at 6:00 pm. Set up and preparation will begin at 5:00 pm.

As in the previous seventeen years the service will consist of a candlelight vigil with prayers and remembrances for those innocents who lost their lives during that horrific attack. There will be a recital of our Lord's Prayer. This annual event is a time for our community to unite in prayer and show support for each other.

This year’s guest speaker will be Army Major David Henderson.

There will be a wreath placement by Police and Fire personnel. Following the wreath placement the Henry Houston - American Legion Post 3 Rifle Squad will fire the traditional three rounds to be followed by TAPS honoring all who have sacrificed their lives for the sake of freedom.

There will also be acknowledgement and recognition of our first responders.

We extend an invitation to all Clergy, Lay personnel, Police, Fire, and Military to participate and share a prayer or remembrance from the September 11, 2001 attack.

If you would care to participate please contact: Bruce F. Hoffman [267-304-5787; brucefhoffman@msn.com].

Annual Concert by the HOOLIGANS will follow service at 7:30pm