BOSTON — On the 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, victims were remembered at several events across Boston.
The state’s annual Commemorative Ceremonies on the Anniversary of 9/11 – typically held at the State House – took place at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Saturday morning.
HAPPENING NOW: Annual Massachusetts #911Memorial Ceremony kicking off with “To Where You Are” by Josh Groban. Poignant lyrics marking this somber 20th anniversary@boston25 pic.twitter.com/HybNvMCfSM
— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) September 11, 2021
Dozens of people gathered outside for a flag-lowering, a moment of silence, and reading that included the names of the 206 Massachusetts natives killed 20 years ago. The ceremony included awarding the annual Madeline “Amy” Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery. This year’s recipient was Annette Szivos, a grandmother from Gardner, who rescued a Vietnam veteran drowning at Dunn State Park in June.
“I am a hero.”
— Julianne Lima (@JulianneLimaTV) September 11, 2021
Yes, yes you are!
This is Annette Szivos — a Gardner grandmother who saved a drowning Vietnam veteran at Dunn State Park back in June.
She received this year’s “Madeline Amy Sweeney Award for Civilian Bravery” #911Memorial @boston25 pic.twitter.com/8DJuRfO7gj
Down the road at Boston College High School, families of locals killed on 9/11 joined current and past employees of United Airlines and American Airlines for a “Walk to Remember.” Nearly 100 people marched from Boston College High School to the JFK Library for a wreath-laying, presentation, and moment of silence.
At Rowe’s Wharf, dozens of volunteers came together for a 9/11 Service Project to Support Our Troops & Families. The event was organized by the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund and Project 351. Volunteers packed about 800 care packages for troops overseas and veterans in local shelters.
They also collected letters of support and donations for bereaved military families. The group created a large wooden American flag to display at the wharf, writing the names of the 206 local victims on the white stripes.
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