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This Friday, Lincoln’s Veterans Memorial Garden hosts a solemn Patriot Day ceremony to honor Nebraska’s heroes lost on 9/11/2001. Organized by Parks and Recreation and the VMGAC, the event features a wreath-laying at the Post 9/11 Monument, followed by the reading of names by Danette Matty and Joyce Peck, and remarks from Chairperson Cody Schaaf. It’s a powerful community gathering to remember those who sacrificed—and the first responders who charged into danger—ensuring their legacy lives on through reflection and unity.
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Lincoln News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Remembering Heroes at Patriot Day Ceremony | Lincoln News. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's September 11th. This is Lincoln News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Lincoln's Veterans Memorial Garden is holding a Patriot Day ceremony this Friday. It's a time to remember Nebraska's heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11th, 2001. The event is being put on by Parks and Recreation and the Veterans Memorial Garden Advisory Council. During the ceremony, members of the Advisory Council will lay a wreath at the post-911 monument. This monument specifically honors those who died during the attacks and the first responders who rushed into danger. It's a powerful symbol of remembrance for that tragic day. The names etched on the monument will be read aloud by Denette Maddie and Joyce Peck, who are both on the VMGAC Events Committee. Following the reading, Cody Schaff, the chairperson, will share some brief remarks. It's a moment for reflection and to honor their bravery. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the lives lost and the courage displayed
on September 11th. It's a way for the community to come together and pay their respects to those who served and continue to serve our nation. The ceremony is set to take place at the Veterans Memorial Garden, providing a solemn and fitting location to commemorate these fallen heroes. It's an important tradition for remembering and honoring their legacy.
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