TOLEDO, Ohio — Nearly 3,000 people were killed on 9/11 when 19 terrorists hijacked planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
On every anniversary of the terror attacks that forever changed America, people across the country gather at memorials and other sites to remember the civilians and first responders whose lives were lost, and to honor the heroic actions of emergency services personnel who quickly responded to the tragedy, preventing further loss of life. Their efforts continue to be recognized as the nation heals from one of the most devastating acts of violence on U.S. soil in history.
RELATED: WATCH: WTOL 11 special remembers 9/11 through the eyes of local residents affected by the tragedy
This year is the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 and many communities in northwest Ohio hold observations. Events near you are listed below. For those that are not included, you can email news@wtol.com with a description of when and where the event will be held, if anyone will be speaking and any other important information like links to be included.
Toledo
- Imagination Station
- Festival Park, One Discovery Way
- 2,977 flags planted at the park will remain through 9/11 to honor the victims of the tragedy
- League of Women Voters of Toled-Lucas County
- 2:30-4 p.m. at Glass Peaks Senior Living Community, 3501 Executive Parkway
- Meet-and-greet with local elected officials and candidates in an informal opportunity to memorialize 9/11 with officials and residents
Sylvania
- 9 a.m. at Toledo Memorial Park, 6381 Monroe St.
- First Responders Memorial in the northeast corner of the park
- Ceremony will be led by Toledo Memorial Park President and CEO Jeff Glegg, Sylvania Mayor Craig Stough and Sylvania Township Fire Department Chief Chris Nye
Gibsonburg
- 6 p.m. at Public Safety Service Memorial in Williams Park, 145-199 E Stone St.
Tiffin
- 8:46 a.m. at Tiffin Police and Fire All Patriots Memorial, 201 Water St.
- Ceremony will feature reflections, wreath laying, rifle salute, playing of Taps and an American flag donated by Tiffin native Richard Martin that will be placed and flown until sunset
Want more from WTOL 11 News?
➡️ Download the WTOL 11 news app for Apple here or get it in the Google store here.
➡️ Get a fresh start to your morning and wrap up your day with the latest news and your WTOL 11 Weather forecast delivered right to your inbox!
WTOL 11's Your Morning Blast and Your Evening Blast deliver stories from northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan and beyond to keep you informed.
Click here to get on the list!
➡️ Stay up to date on what's happening in your community with a 24/7 live stream and on-demand content from WTOL 11+.
Our free WTOL 11+ apps are available on Roku and Fire TV.
WTOL 11+ features the latest breaking news and weather, plus daily talk shows, coverage of your favorite sports teams from Locked On, fact-checking from VERIFY and the latest trending stories from Daily Blast Live.
➡️ Looking for the lowest current local gas prices? Check out the WTOL 11 gas price tracker, powered by Gas Buddy, here.
