Lt. Gov. to Appear at Brick 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony
11th anniversary of attacks on America
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Brick will mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with its annual ceremony at Windward Beach.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno will appear at the 6 p.m. ceremony Tuesday, which will include a candlelight vigil this year. The ceremony will be held at the Angel in Anguish Monument.
"Every year we gather at Windward Beach to honor the memory of the men and women who were lost on September 11, 2001," said Mayor Stephen Acropolis in a statement. "It is our obligation to their memory, as well as the sacrifices of the countless people who have taken up the fight against terrorism to not let this anniversary go unnoticed and we have no intention of letting that happen."
The remembrance ceremony and candlelight vigil will feature clergy members from township houses of worship, as well as Acropolis and township officials. The event will be held rain or shine.
The township will supply the candles for the vigil, Acropolis said.
Brick lost eight residents in the attack: John Badagliacca, Brett Bailey, Robert Devitt, Michael Diehl, John Perconti, James Sands, Thomas Sgroi and Christopher Traina.
Windward Beach Park is home to a township memorial which includes the names of those who died inscribed on a unique "Angel in Anguish" bronze sculpture, designed by local sculptor Brian Hanlon.
Earlier this year, the township received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. It will be on display for the ceremony.
Sean Conneamhe
6:10 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
Art Sholty
9:58 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
Send forth your light and your truth,
let them guide me.
__Psalm 43:3
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Deb
10:00 am on Monday, September 10, 2012
I was a Flt Attendant for United Airlines (now retired) during 9/11/01, based out of Newark, NJ. I lost friends & fellow F/As on Flt. 93 that crashed in Shanksville, PA. Last year, for the first time, I went to Shanksville for the 10th anniversary memorial services. I want to thank Mayor Acropolis for continuing the memorial ceremony here in Brick. I'm looking forward to attending the service tomorrow night for the first time. I'd like to mention a woman who indirectly helped me get through these last 11 yrs. through her 3 books that she wrote....she is the widow of James Sands, Jennifer Sands. You can find her testimony here http://www.jennifersands.com/ and also order her books. Wonderful reading....and a testimony to God's faithfulness in tragic times of loss.
john talty
1:09 pm on Monday, September 10, 2012
I too would like to thank the Mayor for continuing this most sacred ceremony in Brick. Our family lost one of those 8 persons in Robert P Devitt Jr. Who was like a 7th son to me and my wife,and a Brother to my 6 sons. God bless all 8 persons who perished that day and may God keep their families and friends in his hand and give them each day what they need.
brickmom3
2:05 pm on Monday, September 10, 2012
O, say can you see,
By the dawn's early light,
What so proudly we hailed,
At the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
Through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched,
Were so gallantly streaming.
And the rocket's red glare,
The bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night,
That our flag was still there.
Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave,
O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.
type writer
4:38 pm on Monday, September 10, 2012
Take Scarpellis name off the statue. Self absorbed, egotistical extortionist should have his name stricken from the record of Brick Township.
nan
5:16 pm on Monday, September 10, 2012
This is really not a time to be so judgmental. Leave that to a Higher Power.
Peace and Love
type writer
6:00 pm on Monday, September 10, 2012
@nan...who are you to call me judgemental? You should stop judging me. Leave that to a Higher Power. Honesty and Integrity
brickmom2
6:07 pm on Monday, September 10, 2012
TRUE... not the time or place for policial views... Remember that day... We ALL came together, No matter what race, religion, or agenda... we came together as a Country..
Give it rest & be respectful
KC
2:15 am on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Never forget. May they rest in peace.