List of events to remember 9/11
Sunday, September 11 will mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Several activities are taking place around the region this weekend to remember the victims and tragic events that day.
Here’s a list of activities by city:
Pocatello: 9/11 Community Commemoration
Where: Holt Arena and Cadet Field
When: Sunday, Sep. 11, 3 to 8 p.m.
The Veterans Student Services Center is inviting the community to gather at Holt Arena at 3 p.m. to register and shirt distribution. The first 900 participants will get a free T-shirt. At 5 p.m., participants will walk to Cadet Field. A commemoration and flag raising ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. at Cadet Field. After the ceremony, participants will walk back to Holt Arena for a block party.
More info: http://isu.edu/veterans
Rexburg: 9/11 Heroes Challenge Urbanathalon
Where: Porter Park
When: Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m.
Cost: $20/person ($15/person early registration)
The Madison Fire Department is hosting the first time Urbanathalon.
First responders were called in from all over the city to help at the World Trade Centers. Because of the chaos, these responders abandoned apparatus and ran from the tunnels to the towers just so they could help; others climbed stairs to rescue those who were trapped; and, after the towers came down, even more obstacles were put in the firefighters way. As you race through the urbanathalon you are, in a small way, honoring those that gave their all that day by overcoming obstacles placed between you and the finish line.
More info: http://www.fdmadison.org/dept-info/events/urbanathalon
Idaho Falls: 9/11 Fallen Heroes Memorial Tribute 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Walk
Where: Snake River Landing
When: 8:30 a.m.; Registration at 7:30 a.m.
Cost: $40
Paul Davis Restoration hosts the run and walk. Proceeds go to Idaho Fallen Firefighter Foundation; The Eastern Idaho Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society; The Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police & Domestic Violence & Assault.
More info: http://www.active.com/idaho-falls-id/running/distance-running-races/9-11-fallen-heroes-tribute-run-walk-2016
Jackson: September 11th Memorial
Where: Town Square
When: Sunday, Sept. 11, 8 a.m.
Members of the Jackson Hole Fire/EMS department will be joined by local law enforcement officers, military veterans and other public servants to honor and remember all those that made the ultimate sacrifice as well as to acknowledge all of the friends and family who are still struggling with the tragic events that unfolded that day. Speakers will give a tribute, as well as a prayer and a bell service to honor the fallen rescuers. A fire engine will be parked on Cache Street behind the flag pole just off the Town Square.
