Sixteen years ago, it was a beautiful enough morning that Pete Olson, a staffer in the U.S. Senate, chose to drive from suburban Virginia into work with his Jeep’s top down. Just as the future Sugar Land-based congressman passed the Pentagon, his wife called to tell him a plane had hit one of the World Trade Center buildings. Instantly, […]Read More
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To honor those lost in the attacks on 9/11, local groups will be hosting various ceremonies throughout the region. *** EPFD TO HOST 9/11 MEMORIAL CEREMONY EL PASO, Texas – In commemoration of those who lost their lives during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the El Paso Fire Department will be hosting a memorial ceremony […]Read More
Sixteen years ago, it was a beautiful enough morning that Pete Olson, a staffer in the U.S. Senate, chose to drive from suburban Virginia into work with his Jeep’s top down. Just as the future Sugar Land-based congressman passed the Pentagon, his wife called to tell him a plane had hit one of the World Trade Center buildings. Instantly, […]Read More
Socorro Independent School District schools will pay tribute and remember the victims and survivors of 9/11 by hosting commemorative rallies and showing their patriotism at school events. Chester E. Jordan Elementary students, faculty, staff, and community members will observe Patriot Day with a special event at9 a.m., Sept. 9 in the school’s playground area. The […]Read More
The University of Texas at El Paso will host a commemoration ceremony to reflect on the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The event also will pay tribute to the heroes and survivors of the attacks and the 2,996 people who lost their lives. […]Read More