Today marks the
anniversary of 9/11, Patriot Day and the annual “National Day of Service and
Remembrance.”
"Behind this National Day of Service and Remembrance
are the patriots who died on 9/11, the men and women protecting and defending
our nation, and families all across America supporting their loved ones. With
eternal strength and dedicated resolve, we gather our memories, hope and
prayers to pay reverence and respect to all we have lost, our veterans, and all
who continue to serve," said Tom Pierson, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
President & CEO.
September 11 Flag Lowering
Governor Chris Gregoire joins President Obama in directing
Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be
lowered to half-staff in recognition of Patriot Day and National Day of Service
and Remembrance, 2012.
Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business
Tuesday, or first thing Wednesday morning.
Tacoma Fire
Department Ceremony
Today, the Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) will honor the
heroes and victims of 9/11 at a public remembrance ceremony at the
Firefighter’s Memorial, 3301 Ruston Way. The remembrance ceremony starts at
9:30 a.m.
Rebuilding the World Trade Center
Rebuilding the World Trade Center
In honor of the 11th anniversary of
September 11th, EarthCam is proud to premiere this new commemorative time-lapse
with cinematic views of the World Trade Center site from multiple webcams. The
movie focuses on the rise of One World Trade Center, New York's tallest
building, and has spectacular shots of the entire downtown New York City
skyline. The footage was captured between February 2010 and September 2012.
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