There are two ceremonies planned in the Renton area to remember the 10-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
King County Fire District 20 (Skyway Fire) invites the community to a special remembrance at 8 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Skyway Fire Station Firefighter Memorial, 12424 76th Ave. S., Skyway.
The ceremony includes the unveiling of a special plaque at the Firefighter Memorial to remember the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Skyway Fire Chief David Crossen and Major James Graddon with the King County Sheriff’s Office will speak.
“The days following 9/11 our community came to the Firefighter Memorial to place flowers, gifts and light candles as their way to grieve,” said Dave Nelson, Skyway Fire spokesperson in a release. “We are planning a program that will give our community a time to reflect and grieve again as we all remember 9/ll.”
Fire stations around South King County became instant memorial sites for over a month, said Nelson.
The Veterans of Foreign War and Ladies Auxiliary Post 9430 and the King County Sheriffs Office will participate in the remembrance.
New Life Church of Renton is also inviting firefighters, police, medics and all first responders to a special “Remembering 9/11” service at their Renton and Maple Valley campuses.
First responders are encouraged to come in uniform and with their service vehicles.
The church will show a video vignette looking back at the events of Sept. 11, 2001, that includes news clips and other footage.
The service is to remember the 10-year anniversary and say thank you to local first responders for their service, said Deanna Adler, a pastor’s assistant at the church.
Service at the Renton campus is at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 15711 152nd Ave. S.E. The Maple Valley campus’ service is at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 27405 216th Ave. S.E. next to the Play More Tavern.