Twenty five years, how is that possible. There is a part of us that feels like 9/11, that unforgettable day that changed our World was just a few years ago. Of the 2,753 people who died that day, 20 residents of Somerset Hills area lost their lives during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Stuck on how to talk to young children on about that fateful day, try this! On September 11, 2001, something very sad happened in our country. A group of people who wanted to cause harm attacked the United States by taking over airplanes and crashing them into important buildings. Many people lost their lives that day, including everyday workers, firefighters, police officers, and others who were trying to help.
It was a scary and heartbreaking time for many families. But it was also a day when we saw incredible bravery and kindness. Firefighters, police officers, and regular people rushed in to help others, even when it meant putting themselves in danger.
Today, we remember September 11th not just because of the sadness, but also because it taught us about courage, helping others, and the importance of coming together as a community. Every year, people across the country hold memorial services where we take a moment to be quiet, remember those who died, and honor the heroes who helped.
What does it mean to be a hero? Can you think of a time when someone helped another person in a big or small way? Remember little heros can do little things. Maybe they read to a senior or went and made friends with someone on the buddy bench. This is a great time empower our kids.
Looking to come together with the community, here are several opportunities:
Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:46 AM
Somerset County Courthouse Green
Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10 AM
(Town Hall will temporarily close from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for the ceremony)
Warren Municipal Complex, 9/11 Memorial Monument, Municipal Complex, 46 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, NJ 07059
Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6 PM
Harry Dunham Park 9/11 Memorial, 490 Somerville Rd, Basking Ridge
Thursday, September 11 at 8:46 AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37 AM, and 10:03 AM
Madison - Hartley Dodge Memorial
Will sound the horns to commemorate each attack time
Looking for a way to participate without leaving home, Morris County's service will be shared.
Sunday, September 13 at 7:30pm
Morris County 9/11 Memorial, 460 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany
The day will have speaker Dennis Letts, a retired U.S. Secret Service executive and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ambassador who was exiting the North Tower during the 2001 attacks. 64 candles will be light.
Seating is limited so bring a lawn chair. Additionally, parking is limited. a shuttle will be available at 340 West Hanover Ave.
Unable to make it? Participate via the livestream
Looking for something more private?
Visit the memorial in Morris Plains at the corners of Rt 53 & Rt 202. The memorial is made from steel out of the North Tower (floors 93-96)
Do you know a memorial we don't have listed? Please let us know sandyn@macaronikid.com
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