Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto invites all residents, their families and friends to attend the town’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the memory of those lost on September 11, 2001. The ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at Tobay Beach.
“The town’s memorial is situated on the bayside of Tobay Beach, where there is a direct line of sight to where the Twin Towers once stood,” Venditto said. “It provides a serene and peaceful surrounding, making it a fitting backdrop for a place of remembrance.”
The town’s memorial monument is inscribed with the names of Town of Oyster Bay residents lost on September 11, 2001. The memorial also features a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center.
The event on Sept. 9 will include a candlelight vigil, vocal performances, bagpipe music and religious readings. In addition, the names of those lost, who are inscribed on the wall, will be read.
“I hope that all residents will join us to mark the 14th anniversary and honor the memory of our beloved friends and neighbors who perished on September 11, 2001,” Venditto said. “Being with our family, friends and neighbors helps us pay tribute to our loved ones and share in the collective memory of those we have lost.”
Families of 9/11 victims interested in being on the town’s mailing list, contact the town’s Department of Community & Youth Services at 516-797-7900.
