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Communities in NW Ohio will mark the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with ceremonies to be held Patriot Day - Thursday, Sept. 11.
Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner has asked all citizens to join him in a citywide minute of silence Thursday at 8:46 a.m. Toledoans are also encouraged to fly an American flag at half-mast Thursday.
Mayor Finkbeiner issued the following proclomation to honor the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks:
WHEREAS, people of all ages and walks of life, across America, and around the world, collectively witnessed an event of immense tragedy on September 11th, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the events of that day instantly transformed nearly everyone’s lives, some through personal loss, and many others through an unfamiliar sense of individual and national vulnerability; and
WHEREAS, an unprecedented, historic bonding of Americans arose from the collective shock, unifying the country in an outpouring of national spirit, pride, selflessness, generosity, courage and service; and
WHEREAS, many brave people heroically, tirelessly and courageously participated in an extraordinarily difficult and dangerous rescue and recovery effort, in some cases voluntarily putting their own well being at risk; and
WHEREAS, September 11th will never, and should never be just another day in the hearts and minds of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, many citizens may wish to memorialize September 11th by engaging in, or making a plan to engage in personal and individual acts of community service, or other good deeds, as part of a national day of recognition and tribute.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Carty Finkbeiner, Mayor of the City of Toledo, hereby remember the events of September 11th 2001 in the City of Toledo and do urge all citizens to recognize this important event and acknowledge the efforts to further the awareness of unity and compassion for all citizens regardless of race or religion.
The City of Maumee will hold a 'September 11 Rememberance Ceremony' Thursday morning in the City of Maumee Civic Plaza.
The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony beginning at 8:45 a.m. in fron of the Police Division building at 109 East Dudley St. in Maumee.
A 'moment of silence' in rememberance of those lives lost seven years ago will take place at 8:46 a.m.
Bowling Green State University will remember Sept. 11 with the "9/11 Never Forget Project: BGSU Remembers."
The ceremony will begin at 9:11 a.m. in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. Placement of American flags in the Union Oval will take place beginning at 10:00 a.m. A candlelight vigil will conclude the day's ceremonies at 10:20 p.m. outside the union.
Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm is also encouraging citizens to remember victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks by lowering flags and observing a moment of silence Thursday. Granholm issued an executive order stating that flags should be flown at half-staff Thursday in rememberance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. A moment of silence will be observed at 8:46 a.m.
