9/11 Memorial To Be Held At Veterans Memorial Park

CONROE, TX — The Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission will host a 9/11 commemoration on the 20th anniversary of the attacks Sept. 11 in the heart of Conroe.

The event at Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park will begin at 8 a.m. with the lowering of the first responders flag created by former state representative and county judge Jimmie Edwards III, who serves as the chairman of the MCVMC. The memorial commemoration will start at 8:40, and Edwards will make opening statements followed by a moment of silence at 8:59 a.m., the moment when the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsed two decades ago.

According to a news release, the intent of the event is to remember all who were lost and all who have sacrificed since the attacks with quiet reflection and prayer. Especially in light of the evacuation of U.S. troops and citizens from Afghanistan this month, the commission stated it believes in the importance of honoring fallen firefighters, law enforcement, pilots, flight attendants and military personnel for their response to the tragic events of 9/11.

"I still remember exactly the feelings on that day 20 years ago: fear, horror, anguish, and uncertainty,” said Janeen McSwain, MCVMC executive director. “I honor and respect all who lost their lives and all those families who’ve had to go on since that day. We at the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Commission are committed to honor, educate and inspire the future generations to the services, experiences, and sacrifices of our United States veterans and first responders.”

The ceremony will close with a prayer from Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Judge Wayne Mack and a performance of "God Bless America" from Meredith Fisk.

For more information on the park or commission, go to the Montgomery County Veterans Memorial Park website or Facebook page.