Patriot Day: Remembering 9/11

The calm of a late-summer morning was shattered when coordinated terrorist attacks killed nearly 3,000 — including 412 first responders — on September 11, 2001. In the ensuing weeks and months, the people of the United States of America came together in a way not often seen. It is that feeling of togetherness that the City of St. George, Barney McKenna Olmstead, American Legion Post 90, the St. George Exchange Club, United We Pledge and many other community organizations hope to evoke during “Patriot Day: Remembering 9/11” at Historic Town Square. Patriotic program, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Historic Town Square, featuring a bell tribute from the St. George Fire Department, children’s choirs and guest speakers. Kids activities will be available, including patriotic face painting. Program starts at the tower. Flag retirement ceremony, Sept. 11, immediately following the patriotic program (approximately 6:50 p.m.), conducted by the Sons of the American Revolution and United We Pledge. Flag retirement takes place on the Town Square lawn.