It was nearly 20 years ago that I went to work on a beautiful, sunny September day in central Indiana. I was conferring with a colleague about an internal federal government class I was scheduled to teach, when one of the managers peaked her head into the room and told us a large passenger jet had flown directly into the World Trade Center in New York City. That same manager opened the door a few minutes later to tell us a second plan had hit the second tower and a third plane flew into the Pentagon in Washington.
We both looked at each other and knew life would not be the same going forward in America. 20 years later, that day is still on the minds of all of us old enough to remember.
September 11, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the fateful day. The City of Fishers has announced several ways those of us living in Fishers may remember those that died in the terrorist attack.
Farmer’s Market
September 11th falls on a Saturday this year, so the Farmer’s Market will hold moments of silence in remembrance of the attacks on the World Trade Center (8:46 a.m. and 9:03 a.m.), the Pentagon (9:37 a.m.), and Flight 93 (10:03 a.m.).
Kids are welcome to create thank you cards for first responders as they learn about how first responders, neighbors, and friends demonstrated acts of kindness in the days following the attacks.
Safety Day
Fishers Fire and Emergency Services’ annual family-friendly Safety Day will be held at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater from 3 – 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 11.
Safety Day will give attendees a hands-on experience with every aspect of safety – from first responders to service providers to being prepared for disasters.
The event will open with a remembrance ceremony featuring the Fishers Honor Guard and public safety officials. Throughout the event, there will be demonstrations from Fishers police Department’s K9 team, tire changing demonstrations, Fishers Fire and Emergency Services, and more.
Run to Remember 5K
Fishers Run to Remember 5K Run/Walk, held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, will be an event aimed at uniting the community by honoring and remembering the 2,977 people who died in the attack on September 11, 2001. The run is an event to honor the memories of those we lost, cherish those within our circles, and work together for unity and a peaceful tomorrow.
Front line personnel are encouraged to complete the run/walk in uniform and gear.
Registration for the 5K can be found here: https://runsignup.com/runtoremember5k.
Multi-Faith Prayer Service and Vigil
The commemoration will conclude at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater with a multi-faith prayer service and vigil to remember those who perished, were injured, or continue to face sustained injuries and mental illness from the events associated with the attacks.
The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 11.
Volunteers still needed
Volunteer opportunities are available for the events listed. Serve the community on this important day of remembrance by visiting volunteerFishers.com.