CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is this weekend. Though some tributes have been cancelled in the Coastal Bend due to COVID-19, there are still several ways you can honor the victims of that tragic day.
Heritage Baptist Church Patriot Day Memorial
In memory of the 20 year anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001, Heritage Baptist Church has placed 2,977 American flags on their property to pay tribute to each soul who met their eternal destiny on that tragic day.
You can view the display at 5217 Yorktown Blvd.
YMCA Memorial Stair Climb Challenge
The YMCA of the Coastal Bend is holding a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge to our community on Saturday 9/11/2021 for the 20th Anniversary of the tragic event at 417 S. Upper Broadway. Those who wish to participate can visit the YMCA to climb 110 flights or walk 2071 Steps in honor of the first responders that made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11 in 2001, 20 years ago.
Participants can use our YMCA Building Stairs, Stairmaster Machine or the outdoor stairs that lead up the hill to our YMCA Facility. Bottled water and snacks will be provided to 9/11 challengers.
With every step, we remember.
Gregory Patriotic Parade
A Patriotic Parade for families in the City of Gregory will be hosted by Coastal Bend Troop Support Inc.
The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the underpass by the new Stripes and will end at S.F.A with a pep rally.
Rockport Ceremony of the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Free · Rockport Veterans' Memorial Park
VFW Post 3904, American Legion Post 363 and GI Forum Chapter 324F will hold a ceremony in Veterans' Park to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Attacks of September 11, 2001 at the American Legion at 1701 S Church St.
Corpus Christi Harley Davidson Ride for the Fallen 13/ Sept. 11 Memorial
Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson will hold a memorial ride in honor of the 13 fallen U.S. service members that were killed in the Kabul airport attack. The ride will be followed by a memorial event at the store, remembering and honoring the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. This police-escorted ride will be from Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson to the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery and back. The memorial event will then continue at the store with live music, free beer, and burgers grilled by the Combat Veterans for donations. This ride will be an opportunity for our community of riders to commemorate and honor the 13 service members we have tragically lost. The event will also serve as a reminder for why we will never forget 9/11, and how our community can come together and continue to educate and serve each other. We personally invite all riders in the Corpus Christi area to join us on this memorial ride to honor the fallen 13. We also cordially invite all members of the community to Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson on 9/11/21 from 1-4 p.m. to recognize the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The ride for the fallen 13 and memorial event will be held at Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson on Saturday, September 11th , 2021. Registration for the ride will begin at 10 a.m., and all riders will depart from the store by police escort at 11 AM. The destination of the ride is the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery, to honor the 13 fallen U.S. service members with a moment of silence. Riders will then head back to the store where the memorial event will be held from 1-4 p.m.. Admission for the ride and event will be free. The memorial event will include opportunities to raise proceeds for local military and first responder organizations.
The above video is from the 19th anniversary of the attacks.
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