Mayor John Warford and the governing body of the City of Bismarck express their support of the United States Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a Moment of Remembrance beginning at 12:00 Noon Central Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Mayor Warford and the Bismarck Board of Commissioners encourage the observance of the moment of remembrance to last for 1 minute beginning at 12:00 p.m. Noon Central Daylight Time, to the maximum extent practicable ceasing all work or other activity; and marking the moment in an appropriate manner, including by ringing bells or blowing whistles in a signal to all Americans to "Stop and Remember."
"We offer our deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; and honor the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and countless others who aided the innocent victims of those attacks and, in doing so, bravely risked and often gave their own lives," said Mayor Warford.
9/11 Commemorative Ceremony to Honor Families, Service Members
WHAT: Recognition of Families and service members and commemorate a decade since the tragic events of 9/11 the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism.
WHEN: Sept. 11, 2011 at 11 a.m.
WHERE: North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism at the main entrance of N.D. National Guard Headquarter at Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, N.D.
Please note: The roads in the area northwest of the of the intersection of West Main Avenue and Memorial Highway will be closed to vehicular traffic from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Specifically, Fraine Barracks Road will be closed at the following intersections; West Main Avenue, River Road; and West Avenue A.
Governor and First Lady to Host September 11 Commemoration at State CapitolGovernor Jack and First Lady Betsy Dalrymple will host a ceremony at the state Capitol on Sunday, September 11 at 1:30 p.m. to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. The ceremony will be held on the Capitol steps and will honor members of North Dakota’s law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services, military and families of the fallen.