Observing the 20th anniversary of 9/11
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Join the City at a
virtual event on Sept. 11 to mark this solemn occasion
On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever.
On that day, four U.S. planes were hijacked, two of which were flown into the Twin
Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third plane hit the
Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth plane crashed in a field
in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Now, 20 years later, the
City of Vaughan, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) and guests will pay
tribute to the nearly 3,000 civilians and first responders who lost their lives
in the 9/11 attacks and aftermath.
On Saturday, Sept. 11,
2021, the City will air its 9/11 virtual ceremony beginning at approximately 8:40
a.m. Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua will deliver remarks, the flags will be lowered
to half-staff and a moment of silence will be observed. Citizens can tune into
the event at vaughan.ca/live.
That evening, Vaughan
City Hall will be illuminated to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and
honour the fallen.
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