BUFFALO, N.Y. — Wednesday marks the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks made on the United States.
A day that will forever be remembered by Americans and people from around the globe as 2,977 victims died during the attacks, according to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum website.
With many tributes and remembrance ceremonies held each year for those who lost their lives during 9/11, those in Western New York looking to pay their respects will have plenty of opportunities to do so.
Below is a list of ceremonies shared with 2 On Your Side that are scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 11 throughout the WNY area:
Scajaquada Expressway Pedestrian Bridge - 8:30-10:15 a.m.
Hangar Building at Buffalo Naval Park - 11:30 a.m. (please note the ships and submarines will be closed)
Chautauqua County Courthouse - 3 p.m.
Additionally, all flags located on the City of Buffalo government buildings will be lowered to half-staff beginning at 6 a.m.
Students at St. Joe's Collegiate Institute, led by senior Ben Spillman, will have red bandanas tied to their backpacks in honor of then-24-year-old Welles Crowther, who lost his life as a first responder.
