Morris County to Remember Local Victims of 9/11

It’s been 14 years, yet feels like yesterday for so many.

The anniversary of America’s darkest day – Sept. 11, 2001 – ends this work week, and will bring about ceremonies and remembrances across the nation.

Locally, Morris County will hold its annual ceremony on Sunday, September 13, at 5 p.m. on West Hanover Avenue in Morris Township.

The annual ceremony, which will include a 21-gun salute, special invocation, and reading each of the 64 names of those Morris County residents who perished that day, is open to the public.

Elizabeth Schrier, the widow of late Freeholder Jack Schrier, was instrumental in getting the 9/11 Memorial constructed, will carry the American Flag during the ceremony.

“It is vitally important to gather each year on the anniversary of 9/11 to recall every single one of the nearly 3,000 people who were tragically lost to us on that day, including 64 of our Morris County residents,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo. “Their families and friends should know that the lives of their loved ones will never be forgotten.’’

Parking will be available at the Morris County Department of Human Services Building at 340 West Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. Shuttle buses will also be available.