County to Hold 9/11 Memorial Ceremony; Day of Service Planned

County leaders, including police and fire chiefs, will lay a wreath of remembrance Friday at Anne Arundel County’s September 11th Memorial.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh, Fire Chief Allan Graves, Police Chief Timothy Altomare and State’s Attorney Wes Adams will commemorate the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with residents and members of the fire and police departments.

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A brief ceremony at 9:45 a.m.will include comments from each of the four leaders, as well as the laying of a remembrance wreath at the county’s September 11th memorial. The event will be held at Anne Arundel County Police Headquarters, 8495 Veterans Hwy. in Millersville.

The Anne Arundel County September 11th Memorial was dedicated on September 11, 2010. It provides a place of reflection to pay respect to the victims of the 2001 terror attacks. It is dedicated to all public safety personnel who responded that day and who continue to respond to the needs of our community.

9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance

County residents may take part in a day of service from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 12, at Jonas Green Park in Annapolis.

The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a ceremony at the Maryland World War II Memorial located in the median at 1920 Ritchie Highway, Route 450, Annapolis.

Volunteer sign-in begins at 8 a.m. From 9 a.m. to noon, volunteers will participate in environmental service projects beginning at the WWII Memorial and continuing to Jonas Green Park at the foot of the Naval Academy Bridge. This is a “rain or shine event” and will only be delayed or cancelled if there are thunderstorms in the area.

In addition to weeding, planting and mulching to control stormwater runoff, volunteers will participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup as workers record items of debris they find, giving a clearer picture of the items impacting the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Opportunities for community service credits are available. Students under the age of 18 must have written parental permission. Those younger than 16 must not only have written parental permission, but an adult on site, as well.

Wear sturdy shoes or boots (no flip flops), bring a hat, gardening equipment, if you have tools - sunscreen, sunglasses and gloves. Water and some tools will be provided.

Parking is strongly recommended at the WWII Memorial on Route 450.

Pre-registration is required. Click here to volunteer online at the group’s website
or email Holli.AACVC.outook.com.

»Anne Arundel County September 11th Memorial, courtesy of AACoPD’s Facebook page