September 11 events, memorials across the Space Coast

Christina LaFortune, Florida Today
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Patriot Day, observed on Sunday, Sept. 11, commemorates those who lost their lives in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. To honor the day, organizations across the Space Coast will host ceremonies and events.

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Please note that not all of these events take place on Sunday, Sept. 11.

9/11 Remembrance ceremony: The City of Rockledge will host a 9/11 Remembrance ceremony at Rockledge City Hub, 530 Barton Blvd., on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. The event will feature guest speakers, music and more. Admission is free. Call 321-221-7540 or visit cityofrockledge.org.

Remembering September 11: The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to those whose lives were impacted by 9/11 with a concert featuring Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man,” Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” and more. It will be at the Scott Center at Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. A second performance will be at the Community Church of Vero Beach, 1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach, on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Students ages 18 and younger or with a college ID are admitted free. Call 855-252-7276 or visit spacecoastsymphony.org.

Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony: The ceremony will take place at Palm Bay City Hall, 120 Malabar Road, on Sunday, Sept. 11 at noon. Guest speakers will be featured, along with a bell ringing ceremony and a moment of silence. Visit facebook.com/events/1490783174706576.

September 11 memorial: Guests are welcome to pay their respects for the lives lost on 9/11 throughout the day on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the World Trade Center memorial site at The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave. The site, located across from AMC Theatres, has remnants of the World Trade Center. The Avenue Viera will have flowers and flags available for guests to leave at the site or take with them in memory of the fallen. Visit avenueviera.com.

Last year, 3,000 flags were placed for the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The Avenue Viera's memorial site, located across from the AMC Theatres, features a 7-foot-long steel beam section from the World Trade Center.
Last year, 3,000 flags were placed for the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The Avenue Viera's memorial site, located across from the AMC Theatres, features a 7-foot-long steel beam section from the World Trade Center.

Remembering 9/11, 21 Years Later: There will be a special 9/11 remembrance and tribute ceremony at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island. The event starts at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. Call 321-453-1776, or visit veteransmemorialcenter.org.

A ceremony at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.
A ceremony at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center on Merritt Island will take place at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11.

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb: Join the Cocoa Firefighters for this event honoring the 343 firefighters who gave their lives at the World Trade Center on 9/11. Members of the community are invited to climb the equivalent of 110 stories – the height of the fallen World Trade Center towers – on the steps of Richard “Dick” Blake Stadium, 2001 Tiger Trail, Cocoa on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. The stair climb is not a timed race and participants can climb to any desired level. An adult or guardian must accompany minors who participate. Call 321-586-9616, email cocoastairclimb@gmail.com or visit cocoa911stairclimb.com.

The 2021 Cocoa Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Richard Blake Stadium across from Cocoa High School. Various fire departments and other agencies, as well as the general public took part in taking 2071 steps, representing 110 floors, to honor the fallen on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11.
The 2021 Cocoa Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Richard Blake Stadium across from Cocoa High School. Various fire departments and other agencies, as well as the general public took part in taking 2071 steps, representing 110 floors, to honor the fallen on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11.

Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TgIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune, on Twitter at @lafortunec, or send her an email at clafortune@floridatoday.com.

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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Here's where to observe and remember 9/11 in Brevard