Wellington to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Patriot Memorial
The community is invited to join Wellington’s Council at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11th, 2014 to honor the victims of 9/11 at a remembrance ceremony at the Patriot Memorial located next to Village Hall at 12198 Forest Hill Boulevard. The Village Council will share their thoughts and lay a memorial wreath for those lost and affected by the attacks. The guest speaker will be John Napolitano, a Wellington resident, who lost his FDNY member son, Lt. John P Napolitano, Fire Rescue 2, in the tragedy.
Wellington dedicated its Patriot Memorial three years ago on the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The memorial includes one of the largest steel beams salvaged from the World Trade Center as well as an eternal flame, fountain and etched glass panels inscribed with the names of the victims.
Patriot Memorial sponsorships, including personalized brick pavers, are still available through the Wellington Community Foundation. For more information, contact Susan Trzepacz at (561) 791-4000 or [email protected].
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