9/11 Observances in the Cape Fear

September 1, 2022

Jeff Rivenbark,

9/11 memorial ceremonies are taking place next week (Photo: MGN)

LELAND, NC (WWAY) — This year marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11 attacks, or 9/11, where four suicide attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities.

Terrorists affiliated with the militant Islamic extremist network al-Qaeda orchestrated attacks involving four hijacked commercial airliners.

American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan at 8:46 a.m. A short time later, at 9:03 a.m., United Airlines Flight 175 hit the World Trade Center’s South Tower.

A third plane, American Airlines Flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia at 9:37 a.m. The fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed in Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 a.m.

Nearly 3,000 people died on that day and more than 25,000 people were injured. Even today, many still suffer long-term health conditions as a result of the incidents.

Numerous events will be held in the Cape Fear to mark this year’s anniversary:

Jacksonville Police and Fire Patriot Day Observance
Friday, Sept 9, 8:15 AM
Lejeune Memorial Gardens
109 Montford Landing Road, Jacksonville
Cape Fear Community College Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday, Sept. 11, 8:30 AM
Front of Safety Training Center, 4500 Blue Clay Rd, Castle Hayne
Leland VFW Post 12196 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Sunday, Sept. 11, 8:30 AM – 9:30AM
Founders Park, 113 Town Hall Dr., Leland
Camp United Methodist Church Special Ceremonies
Sunday, Sept. 11, 8:30 AM & 11:00 Am
4807 Main Street, Shallotte
Southport Remembering 9/11
Sunday, Sept. 11, 9:00 AM
Southport Fire Headquarters, 1011 N. Howe St.
Oak Island Flag Run
Sunday, Sept. 11, 11:00 AM
5419 E. Oak Island Dr.
Wilmington Fire Department Remembrance Ceremony
Sunday, Sept. 11, 12:00 – 12:30 PM
3403 Park Avenue, Wilmington
Sunset Beach 911 Ceremony
Sunday, Sept. 11, 2:00 PM
Sunset Beach Town Park
Patriot Day Memorial Ceremony
Sunday, Sept 11, 5 PM
Burgaw Municipal Building
109 N. Walker Street, Burgaw