Radnor and Haverford residents can join Delaware County's 25th anniversary 9/11 remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at Rose Tree Park in Media.
The hour-long Day of Remembrance ceremony will take place at the Law Enforcement Memorial inside the park, located at 1671 N. Providence Road, according to the county. It is free and open to all Delaware County residents.
The event will honor the nearly 3,000 people killed on Sept. 11, 2001. It will also pay tribute to Delaware County first responders who have died in the line of duty. The county said the ceremony will recognize firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officers, military members and veterans who continue to serve the community.
Who will speak
Delaware County Council Chair Richard Womack and District Attorney Tanner Rouse are among the scheduled speakers. State Rep. Jennifer O'Mara, who represents District 165 in the Pennsylvania House, will also address the gathering. State Sens. Anthony Hardy Williams of District 8 and Tim Kearney of District 26 round out the announced lineup.
Much of the Delaware County delegation to the Pennsylvania Legislature is expected to attend.
What to expect
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard will present the colors. Officials will lay wreaths at the Law Enforcement Memorial.
The county said on X on Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the ceremony will include reflections from local and state officials and first responders. Officials will be available to speak with media after the event.
How to attend
The ceremony is free and open to the public at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road in Media. Residents with questions can email [email protected].
Upcoming community dates
- Friday, Sept. 11 — Delaware County Day of Remembrance, 11 a.m., Rose Tree Park, Media
