Ceremony to Honor Veterans, First Responders and Others
– EVENT IS SOLD OUT –
Due to COVID-19 Safeguards, In-Person Capacity Has Been Reached.
You can view it online via Zoom – more information HERE
WHO:
NSU students, faculty and staff, including ROTC members; Town of Davie Police and Fire Honor and Color Guards; mounted police units; members of the U.S. Armed Forces, first responders, veterans and members of the South Florida community
WHEN:
9 a.m. Saturday, September 11
WHY:
Like the other date in American history “which will live in infamy,” September 11, 2001 was a watershed event in our nation’s history. Those attacks on the U.S. galvanized the American people like nothing since World War II.
Fast forward 20 years and today’s generation, while they live in a post 9/11 world, have no memory of the tragic events of that day. As a way to keep the memory alive and honor those who we lost on that day, as well as those who gave the “last full measure of devotion” in the years since, it is vital that we take time to remember them and what happened 20 years ago.
This memorial event will feature a parade of Town of Davie Fire Rescue and Police personnel (including motorcycle and mounted units), honor and color guards, dignitaries and guest speakers, veterans and military and first-responder vehicles and military fly-overs, including a Vietnam War era helicopter that is scheduled to land on-site.
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