APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The city of Appleton is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a procession and ceremony.
The procession on Sept. 11 is set to begin at Fire Station No. 1, at the corner of Atlantic and Drew streets, at 8:45 a.m. That is the time when the first plane hit the World Trade Center.
The procession then moves south on Drew Street to City Park. The Appleton police and fire departments, local military veteran groups and Clan Donald Pipes and Drums are scheduled to participate.
At 9:03 a.m., the time the second plane hit the World Trade Center, a ceremony will begin in City Park. Scheduled speakers are Mayor Jacob Woodford, Police Chief Todd Thomas, Fire Chief Jeremy Hansen, and John Oakley from Appleton VFW Post 2778.
It is also scheduled to include a wreath-laying, rifle salute and playing of “Taps.” The Appleton City Band and Clan Donald Pipes and Drums will provide music.
Spectators are asked to bring their own seats, or they may stand during the ceremony.
Updates will be posted on the Appleton Memorial Day Parade Facebook page.
The Appleton Parade Committee is asking local houses of worship to ring their bells at the following times on Sept. 11 (all times Central):
- 8:45 a.m. – in remembrance of those who died when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
- 9:03 a.m. – in remembrance of those who died when United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center.
- 9:43 a.m. – in remembrance of those who died when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon.
- 10 a.m. – in remembrance of those who died when United Airlines Flight 93 crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
- Noon – in remembrance of all those lost to acts of terrorism.
