Photos: September 11 Memorial Attracts Large Crowd

An estimated 1,000 to 1,500 people from around Pinellas County attended the unveiling of Palm Harbor's 9/11 memorial Tuesday morning at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.

Residents of North Pinellas County now have a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the September 11 attacks.  The large crowd that turned out at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor for Tuesday's unveiling of the memorial was proof of the community's strong desire to remember those killed in the attacks. A thousand programs were printed for the memorial, and all were distributed to guests shortly after 9 a.m. When the ceremony started at 10:02 a.m., cars were still backed up on Curlew Road almost all the way to U.S. 19 waiting to get in. "There were easily 1,000 to 1,500 people at the memorial," said Keenan Knopke, President of Curlew Hills Memory Gardens. The 9/11 memorial was more than a year in the making. It features a …

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Crews Attach WTC Beam to September 11 Memorial

The 9/11 memorial will be dedicated during a free public ceremony this morning at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens.

Late Monday afternoon, the finishing touches were put on a 9/11 memorial at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens that has been more than a year in the making.  Crews hoisted a 200 lb. rusty beam recovered from the wreckage of the World Trade Center and attached it to two granite pillars located in the memorial that represent the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. The WTC beam is the focal point of the courtyard memorial. The beam and twin towers are surrounded by granite monuments bearing the names of those killed in the attacks. Other granite markers honor victims on the downed planes. The beam was brought to Palm Harbor through the efforts of Peg Alongi, a former teacher at Ozona Elementary School. Alongi wrote a letter to the New York Port …

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Largo to Remember September 11 in Special Invocation

The City of Largo will hold a remembrance for 9/11 during Tuesday's commission work session.

Tuesday's Largo City Commission work session will begin with a 9/11 Remembrance led by Police Chaplain Phillip Gray. The work session starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, in the Commission Chamber of City Hall. Other Tampa Bay area events include a memorial honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 that will be unveiled at a special ceremony at the Curlew Hills Memory Garden at 10 a.m. Sept. 11 in Palm Harbor. The public is invited to attend. Firefighters and friends will honor the fallen at a special North County event from 12:30-5:30 p.m. in Clearwater at the Tilted Kilt. How will you remember 9/11? Let us know in the comments.

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Sunday Sunsets

Moon Over Beach Bungalow on 9/11

This photo was taken of the moon, as the sunset over Indian Rocks Beach on Sept. 11.

This photo of the moon over a bungalow beach house on Indian Rocks Beach was taken after a beachside meditation on Sept. 11. 

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9/11 Memorial Dedication Draws Large Crowd to Pinellas Park High School

The memorial, created by Sgt. Tracy Schofield, finds a fitting home at a school that produces first responders and criminal justice majors.

Hundreds of people gathered at Pinellas Park High School early Sunday morning to witness the unveiling of a special memorial created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The memorial, which was the brain child of Pinellas Park police Sgt. Tracey Schofield, also serves as a reminder to the students who participate in the school’s First Responders and Criminal Justice programs of the importance of the career path they choose. “These are the future public servants of our community,” Schofield said. “Part of their education here is to have them understand just how blessed they are to be public servants.” “One of these days, the kids who are freshmen in this school are going to become police chiefs, fire chiefs….Because they…

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Louis Sclafani

11:20 pm on Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Sgt. Schofield should be commended for making this happen. Very proud to have a brick here. Plenty of room for more. Let's get them all filled in by next year!   more ›

Touched By Terror: Patch Remembers 9/11 in 911 Snapshots

Patch showcases a collection of images sent from our readers nationwide.

Millions of people across the country were affected by the 9/11 attacks. Some experienced the tragic loss of a loved one, some found an inspiring way to help those who were grieving, and others experienced a political awakening. To help reflect the endless diversity of their experiences, Patch asked our communities nationwide to send their photos. We collected 911 snapshots of everyday Americans whose lives were changed by the events of that day. Together these photos create a powerful mosaic that is large in scope, but often deeply personal. Click through to see how your neighbors near and far marked the day. To access the gallery go to this link: http://huff.to/riv8zM

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Largo and Bay Area Observances of 9/11 Attacks

Events are planned in Largo in observance of Sept. 11 terrorists attacks.

Events are planned in Largo and throughout the Tampa Bay area this weekend to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Here are a few observances going on in Largo: Pinellas Park High School, 8-9 a.m., Sept. 11, 6305 118th Ave. N First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks, 9 a.m., Sept. 11, 12685 Ulmerton Rd. VFW 10094, 2 p.m., Sept.11, 14268 Walsingham Rd. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Rays will also commemorate the attacks during their home games Sunday. The Rays play the Boston Red Sox at 1:40 p.m. at Tropicana Field. The first 10,000 kids 14 and younger will get a free Rays fire helmet. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. The Glazer Family Foundation …

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Weekend Things To Do : Charity Yard Sale, Dancing, 9/11 Service

This weekend, you can go dancing, take the kids to morning story time at the library, shop at a charity yard sale, or honor 9/11 first responders at a special service.

This weekend, go dancing on Friday or Sunday nights. Or enjoy a shopping spree at a charity yard sale, take the kids to story time or commemorate 9/11 at a local church event. In nearby Clearwater, you can watch the sands come alive at the Sandsational Clearwater Sand Sculpture Carving. On Sunday, you may hear ringing of the bells, in a special 9/11 city-wide event. The City of Largo will be participating in "Stop and Remember" a 9/11 event to honor the anniversary of the nation's tragedy. At 1 p.m., local government offices, businesses, fire and police stations, houses of worship and others will ring a bell or siren for a solid minute to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by 9/11. 1. Square Dancing 'Round and 'round you…

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Largo Participates in 9/11 National Moment of Remembrance

The city will honor the anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks with one minute of reflection and remembrance.

At 1 p.m. on Sept. 11, police and fire truck sirens will fill the air and bells will sound in schools and public offices for a moment of remembrance to the victims of the 9/11 attacks. The city will honor the anniversary of the World Trade Center terrorist attacks with one minute of reflection and remembrance that will be echoed across the nation. The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the resolution for remembrance on July 22. For more information, visit the Moment of Remembrance website.

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