Commemoration of September 11 attacks

Two beams of light represent the former Twin Towers of the World Trade Center during the 2008 memorial of the September 11, 2001 attacks. - Photo: Scott Hudson

9/11 Memorials in the UK and the U.S.

London,UK - September 11 Memorial Garden

A permanent memorial garden to those who lost their lives in the United States on September 11, 2001 has been built by the British government in Grosvenor Square Garden, London, which is bordered on its west side by the U.S. Embassy. The memorial's official opening was on September 11, 2003.

New York, U.S. - National September 11 Memorial & Museum

The National September 11 Memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pa., and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.  Please see www.911memorial.org for visitor and memorial information.

Washington DC, U.S. - Pentagon Memorial

The Pentagon Memorial is designed so that the nation may remember and reflect on the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. The Memorial will be free and open to the public seven days a week. Groups and individuals are welcome in the Memorial each day but guided tours are not offered; the Memorial is meant to be experienced on a more personal level.  Details on the Pentagon memorial are available on the Department of Defense site at www.whs.mil/memorial/

Pennsylvania, U.S. - Garden of Reflection

The Garden of Reflection 9-11 Memorial was created to remember and honor our loved ones and all 2,973 killed on September 11, 2001. It is situated in Memorial Park amid the natural beauty of Historical Bucks County farmland in Lower Makefield Township.  the official Pennsylvania Memorial Garden website is at www.9-11memorialgarden.org

Speeches & Remarks : Commemoration of September 11 attacks

11 September 2011 President Obama’s Remarks at “A Concert for Hope” 

11 September 2011 Remarks by the President at the September 11th 10th Anniversary Commemoration
 •  Obama Says U.S. Is a Stronger Nation After 9/11 Attacks

11 September 2011 Secretary Clinton's Remarks at Voices of September 11th Luncheon

11 September 2011 Commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of 9/11  Ambassador Susman's Remarks at the September 11th Memorial Garden.
 • Photos are on Flickr.

11 September 2011 DCM Stephenson at the 9/11 Service at the American Church in London 

11 September 2011 Louis B Susman: Different century, same old friendship   This article by Ambassador Susman appeared in The Independent on Sunday.

 

Following is a list of some of the events taking place in the UK to mark the tenth anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001.

10 Years After 9/11: A Gathering in Commemoration

Faraday House, 48-51 Old Gloucester Street, London
8 September 2011, 6:30pm registration for 7pm start (advance booking required)

Project Mosaic has organized a gathering to commemorate the nearly 3,000 people from dozens of countries who perished in the attacks on September 11, 2001 and to remember all people killed in violence fuelled by group hatred. More »

Memory Remains: Francesc Torres

Imperial War Museum, London
26 August 2011 to 26 February 2012

Marking the tenth anniversary of 9/11 these photographs, by Francesc Torres, explore Hangar 17 at JFK Airport which became a storehouse of memories when it was filled with material cleared from the World Trade Center site.  More »

In The Spotlight: Remembering 9/11

Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
10 September 2011 to 1 September 2013

A British Union flag recovered from amongst the wreckage of the World Trade Center at Ground Zero, New York, will go on public display for the first time at Imperial War Museum North to mark the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Then in October, a 7 metre piece of steel from the World Trade Center will also go on display, among the first pieces from the Twin Towers ever seen in Britain.  More »

Act of Worship

Grosvenor Chapel, London
11 September 2011, 8.10 am

On the morning of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Dr Courtney Cowart, a 9/11 survivor who served in the recovery of ground zero and the Revd Nadim Nassar, Director of the Awareness Foundation, speak at this commemorative act of worship from Grosvenor Chapel. The service will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4. More »

Remembering with Hope

St. Paul's Cathedral, London
11 September 2011, 11.00 am

A service to commemorate the10th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Centre and the 20th anniversary of the Fire Fighter’s Memorial Trust. More »

9/11 Service of Remembrance and Hope

The American Church in London
11 September 2011, 11.00 am

A special service of worship, readings, music and prayers for peace.  More »

Ceremony of Reflection

City Hall, Belfast
11 September 2011,  1:20pm

In recognition of the strong ties between Belfast/Northern Ireland and the United States, the Lord Mayor of Belfast Councillor Niall Ó Donnghaile, has announced a public ceremony at Belfast City Hall to reflect on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.  More »

9/11 Transatlantic Memorial: Eagles, Angels and Fireflies

Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
11 September 2011, 4.00 pm

The Imperial War Museum is premiering an international performance of two specially composed orchestral pieces by Dr Kevin Malone (University of Manchester), performed by the Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra in the UK and players from the Winston Salem Symphony Orchestra and other regional professional musicians in Wake Forest University Chapel in the United States. More »

A Concert of Reflection

Grosvenor Square, London
11 September 2011, 6.00 pm

Over the weekend of September 11th, over 200 concerts are planned throughout the globe as part of the September Concert Foundation Series, fulfilling its mission to "fill the skies with music".

The British Memorial Garden Trust UK Ltd in association with The September Concert Foundation & September 11th United Kingdom Families Support Group are presenting this memorial concert that will feature among its performers the Welsh Guards, the Harrow School choir and Fulham Camarata.  More »

Service to Mark the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 on Awareness Sunday

Westminster Abbey, London
11 September 2011, 6.30 pm

A special service of remembrance and reconciliation for Awareness Sunday takes place at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11 September at 6.30pm to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US. More »