The community is invited to join the Village of Wellington on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. to honor the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks with a remembrance ceremony at the Wellington Patriot Memorial, located at 12198 W. Forest Hill Blvd.
During the ceremony, members of the Wellington Village Council will share their thoughts and lay a memorial wreath to honor those lost and affected by the attacks.
Representatives from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the New York Fraternal Order of Police Post 3100 will also be in attendance to show solidarity for the victims.
Wellington dedicated its Patriot Memorial on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The memorial includes one of the largest steel beams salvaged from the World Trade Center, as well as an eternal flame fountain and etched glass panels inscribed with the names of the victims. For information on Patriot Memorial sponsorship opportunities, including personalized brick pavers, contact Public Works Administrative Coordinator Michelle Diaz at (561) 791-4117.
