Every year, communities across Hudson County com💜e together on September 11th to remember th💟e tragic events of 9/11.
From Jersey City to Bayonne, local leaders, fiꦺrst responders, and families gather to honor those who lost their lives and reflect on the impact that day had on our 𝄹country.
Whether through memorial serviꦦces, candlelight vigils, or moments of silence, th🐭ese events remind us never to forget.
It’s a time for unity, reflection, a✅nd 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 𒐪local leaders, families, and the community came together this year to remember the victims.
The city’s 9/11 memorial includes st🅰eel beams from Ground Zero, a powerful reminder of that tragic d🐼ay.
The names of Jersey City residents who 🤡died in th♌e attacks are read out loud by first responders.
Additionally, he thanked first resp🅘onders for their continued service an෴d dedication.
Council President Joyce Wattermanও also spoke at the 🅺event, sharing her condolences with the families.
Notably, the waterfront location where the memorial now stands was oﷺnce a place where people sought refuge after the attacks.
Memorial Events Across Hudson County: Communities Came Together
In addition to Jersey City’s ceremony, other ღtowns across Hudson County held memorial services to honor those lost on 9/11.
Each town’s event allowed people to gath♛er, 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 unique 9/11 memorial▨ stands.
This memorial, a gift from Russia des💝igned by artist Zurab Tsereteli, looks over the bay towards the World Trade Center site.
The service featured prayers🌞, readings, 𒁃and performances from the Bayonne Interfaith Inspirational Choir and local youth musicians this year.
A bagpiper pla💛yed, and the event closed with the solemn sound of Taps.
Plus, free shuttle buses helped p🎃eople attend the event, ensuring everyone who wishe🐓d to participate could do so.
Liberty State Park: A Candlelight Vigil and Moving Tribute
One of the most touching memorials took place at Liberty State ൲Park’s Empty Sky Memorial.
Just before sunset, a beam of light shone through the me♈morial walls, illuminating the names of New Jersey residents who died in the attac🧸ks.
This, undoubtedly, created a powerful visual tribute to the lives lost. Following 𝓡that, a✤ candlelight vigil was held, along with a performance of the National Anthem by two-time Grammy winner Gloria Gaynor.
It was a qไuiet, reflective time for attendees to pay꧟ their respects.
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 al🧔lowed residents to gather and reflect on the impact of 9/11, with prayers and messages from different faith 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 ceremony. These acts honored the victims and demonstrated the city’s enduring strength and unity.
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 uni𝔉ted 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 clea💜r.
By honoring the past togeth♛er, we paid tribute to the victims and found the strength to move forward with resilience.
