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Never Forget: 21st Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled In New Jersey

On September 11, 2001, two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City and a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Nearly 3,000 people…

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On September 11, 2001, two planes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City and a third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the horrific attacks that took place that day; and more than 700 of those people lived in or were from New Jersey.

Since that day when the series of airline hijackings and suicide attacks were committed, the United States has never been the same. However, each year, and once again on the 21st anniversary, New Jerseyans will come together to honor and remember the lives we lost on 9/11.

Scroll below to see just a few of the 21st Anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremonies taking place across the state on Sunday, September 11.

Third Annual 9/11 Memorial Lights [Wall, NJ]

Friday, September 9- 6:00-11:00 p.m.
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9-11 Reflection Ceremony: Sailfest [Island Heights, NJ]

Saturday, September 10- 10:00 a.m.
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Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook [Atlantic Highlands, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 9:00 a.m.
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Somerset County Historic Courthouse [Somerville, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 8:46 a.m.
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Belmar "Lights Up The Shore" [Belmar, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 8:30 p.m.
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Historic Hunterdon County Courthouse [Flemington, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 8:30 a.m.
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Morris County 9/11 Memorial [Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 6:00 p.m.
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Manalapan Township Municipal Building [Manalapan Township, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 7:00 p.m.
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Constitution Park [Fort Lee, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 11:00 a.m.
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East Windsor Municipal Building [East Windsor, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 12:45 p.m.
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Heritage Park [Absecon, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 1:00 p.m.
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10th Annual RTFC 9/11 Firefighter Stair Climb [Flemington, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
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Byrne Plaza [Wildwood, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 10:30 a.m.
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Pier A [Hoboken, NJ]

Sunday, September 11- 2:00 p.m.
9/11 Memorial in the northwest area of the park.
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Empty Sky: New Jersey September 11Th Memorial [Jersey City, NJ]

Saturday, October 8th- 10:00 a.m.
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