Politics & Government
Remembering September 11, 2001
It was the pivotal event of a generation, a single day of terror that forever changed our view of the world and totally redefined our country's approach to foreign policy.
It is hard to believe that a decade has already passed since the jarring events of the morning of September 11, 2001. It was the pivotal event of a generation, a single day of terror that forever changed our view of the world and totally redefined our country’s approach to foreign policy – and will likely continue to do so for years to come.
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 atrocities and remember all of those who gave their lives on that day, a number of local events will take place and I encourage you to attend at least one of them. Here are just a few of the many commemorations taking place:
- St. John’s Northwest Military Academy Field of Flags
1101 Genesee St., Delafield
Friday, September 9, 11:30 a.m. - 9/11 Memorial Dedication
Lisbon Town Hall Park
W234N8676 Woodside Rd., Lisbon
Sunday, September 11, 12:30 p.m. - TosaFest 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Hart Park, Wauwatosa
Saturday, September 10, 5:00 p.m. - 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
U.S. Bank Center
777 E. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Sunday, September 11, 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - 9/11 Memorial Picnic
Pewaukee Village Park
Sunday, September 11, 2:00 p.m.
In addition to those who lost their lives ten years ago, September 11 is a good time to thank the U.S. Military veterans of the War on Terror who have bravely served in defense of our country – and to remember those who served and paid the ultimate price overseas in defense of our security here at home. I look forward to attending some of these important events and I hope to see you there.
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America's spirit was severely tested, but not broken, on September 11, 2001. We realize that we are blessed to live in the world’s greatest society – a society of hardworking, family-oriented, kind and benevolent people that may be knocked down but will always rise back up. Let’s commit ourselves to never forget the terrible events of that day a decade ago.
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