CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This year marks 22 years since the United States experienced the tragedy when terrorists hijacked four planes in and crashed them into the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and a Pennsylvania field.
The country continues to honor those lives lost.
Here at home, the City of Corpus Christi is hosting several events around town to commemorate 9/11.
A ceremony and walk will begin in the parking lot of the Art Museum in front of the American Bank Center.
Check-in starts at 7 a.m. with the ceremony taking place at 7:46 a.m., the estimated time the first plane hit the North Tower. The walk will start at 8:03 a.m., when the second plane hit the South Tower.
The walk spans 3.2 miles, and check-ins will begin at 7:00 a.m. The memorial ceremony will commence at 7:46 a.m., marking the estimated time of impact when the first plane hit the north tower on September 11, 2001. The walk will begin at 8:03 a.m., signifying the estimated time of impact when the second plane hit the south tower on the same day.
Other events include:
The 22nd Annual 9/11 Ceremony at 9 a.m. at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park
- Located at 222 South Shoreline Boulevard, Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi Fire Department, the Corpus Christi Police Department, and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department will host a Ceremony as they commemorate the fallen heroes of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
The fourth annual 9/11 Memorial Workout at Whataburger Field will include both a private and a public workout
- The gates will open at 7:30 a.m., and the event will begin at 8:56 a.m. with the Presentation of Colors, followed by the National Anthem. Immediately afterward, a private workout only for first responders, military, and JROTC members will take place from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 9:50 a.m. At 10:00 a.m., the public will be invited to participate in a workout; however, the public is invited when the gates open at 7:30 a.m.
The events are a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as the first responders and military personnel who continue to serve and protect our communities.
The USS Lexington is also doing their part to thank our first responders.
The museum is offering free admission through Monday for all emergency medical services, fire and police department personnel. Family members will get a dollar off their tickets.
Museum officials ask individuals to bring a valid first responder ID to receive the discount.
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