ꦐEvery year, communities across Hudson County come together on September 11th to remember the tragic events of 9/11.
From Jersey City to Bayonne, locꦅal leaders, first responders, and families gather to honor those who lost their lives and reflect on the impac🅰t that day had on our country.
Whether through memorial services, candlelight vigilඣs, or moments of silence, these events remind us never to forget.
It’s a t🌄ime for unity, re💖flection, and showing that the strength of our communities remains strong, even in the face of adversity.
- Mayor Fulop and others honor 9/11 victims at Jersey City’s annual ceremony, remembering those lost and thanking first responders.
- Memorial events across Hudson County include services in Bayonne and Hoboken and are more focused on community and keeping the memory alive.
- Liberty State Park and Bayonne host special ceremonies with candlelight vigils, performances, and tributes to those lost.
Jersey City Pays Tribute: A Day to Remember and Stand Together
Mayor Steven M. Fulop and local lea෴ders, families, and the community came together this year to remember the victims.
The city’s 9/11 memorial includes steel beams from Grou🦩nd Zero, a powerful reminder of that tragic day.
The names of Jersey City residents who died in the attacks are read out loud by first respondeꦏrs.
Additi💟onally, he thanked first responders for their continued service and dedication.
Council President Joyce Watterman also spok꧋e at the event, sharing her cond♛olences with the families.
Notably, the🍰 waterfront location where the memorial now stands was once a place where people sought refuge after the att🤡acks.
Memorial Events Across Hudson County: Communities Came Together
In addition to Jersey City’s ceremony, other towns across Hudson County held memorial servi﷽ces to honor those lost on 9/11.
Each town’s event allo🅘wed people💃 to gather, remember, and show their support.
Bayonne: A Special Candlelight Vigil
Bayonne hosted its emotional Interfaith Memorial Service and Candlelight Vigil at Harbor View Memorial Park, where a ꦐunique 9/11 memorial stands.
This memorial, a gift from Russia designed by artist Zurab Tsereteli, looks over the bay towards the World Tradeꦫ Center site.
The service featured prayers, readings, and performances from thꦰe B🍌ayonne Interfaith Inspirational Choir and local youth musicians this year.
A bagpiper played, and the event closed with the ♛solemn sound of♓ Taps.
Plus, free shuttle buses helped people attend the event, ensuring everyone who wished to parti⛄cipate could do so.
Liberty State Park: A Candlelight Vigil and Moving Tribute
On🌳e of the most touching memorials took place 🌄at Liberty State Park’s Empty Sky Memorial.
Just before sunset, a beam of light shone through the memorial walls, illuminating the names of New Jersey residents who 🐼died in the attacks.
This, undoubtedly, created a powerful visual tribute to the lives lost. F🎃ollowing that, a candlelight vigil was held, along with a performance of the National Anthem by two-time Grammy winner Gloria Gaynor.
It was a quiet, reflective time for atten𓄧dees to pay their respect♏s.
Hudson County Memorials: Honoring 9/11 Victims Across the Region
From Bayonne to Union City, people across Hudson County participated in 9/11 memorial events, each offering their own way to remember and honor those who were lost.
Hoboken’s Interfaith Service
Hoboken hosted its annual memorial service at Pier A Park. This peaceful setting by the water allowed residents to gather and reflect on the impact of 9/11, with prayers and message🌠s from different fai🍰th leaders.
Union City’s Ceremony of Remembrance
Union City held its Patriot’s Day Ceremony at Liberty Plaza, featuring speeches, prayers, and a flag-raising ceꦗremony. These acts honored the victims and demonstrated the city’s enduring strength and unityꦚ.
Remembering Together, Finding Strength in Unity
Hudson County’s 9/11 memorials provided moments to reflect on the lives lost and celebrate the community’s resilience.
These events uni🍌ted people, whether at a large gathering in Jersey City or a quiet vigil in Bayonne.
In these moments of remembrance, the spirit of unity and hope was c𓄧lear.
By honoring the past together, we paid tribute to the victims and fou༒nd the strenꦛgth to move forward with resilience.
