SAN ANTONIO – “Never forget.”
Those words are what many people across the United States pledged to after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
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People have continued the tradition of honoring nearly 3,000 victims who died and people’s lives that were forever changed by 9/11 with memorials, services, and events.
Here’s a list of some participating locations hosting ceremonies or memorial events for 9/11:
- 9/11 Memorial Climb by San Antonio 110: First Responders from all over the state and country will climb the Tower of the Americas twice to reach and exceed the height of the World Trade Center Towers at 8 a.m. on Sept. 11. Online registration is closed but participants can do a walk-in registration for $65 with cash only. An ID is needed for check-ins between 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.
- Freedom Walk at Canyon Lake Dam: The Canyon Lake Professional Firefighters Association will host the Freedom Walk starting with the firefighter walk at 8 a.m., followed by the ceremony at 9 a.m. and the Freedom Walk across Canyon Lake Dam afterward.
- San Antonio College: The college and the First Responders Academy will host Patriot Day at 9 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the SAC mall outside the Chance Academic Center. SAC is located at 1819 N Main Ave.
- St. Mary’s University: The university will host a 9/11 Commemoration, with the gathering beginning at 2:45 p.m. and a prayer service at 3 p.m. at the Barrett Memorial Bell Tower. St. Mary’s University is located at 1 Camino Santa Maria.
- Travis Manion Foundation: The 9/11 Heroes Run will start at 7 a.m. on Sept. 14 at Mission County Park, located at 6030 Padre Dr. The run helps bring the community together to honor the victims. Registration and prices can be found here.
- Wagner High School: Judson ISD will honor the life and sacrifice of LTC Karen Wagner during the 9/11 memorial ceremony at 9 a.m. on Sept. 11 at 3000 North Foster Rd.