Things to Do in and Around Nampa Idaho....9/11 Anniversary Events

I can't believe that  it has been 10 years since that horrible day

9/11/2011

It is a day that we will never forget.

In the Treasure Valley folks will have lots of options to honor those who perished

in the Pentagon, The World Trade Center and In Pennsylvania

According to the Idaho Press Tribune here is the schedule of events:

HOMEDALE

The American Legion invites all to remember those lost on 9/11/2001 and those still serving our great nation. Reps from the fire and police depts. City Mayor, Capt. Charles Garrison from ING. and Commissioner. Kelly Aberasturi key note speaker. Located at the Homedale City Park.

Boise

Concert of Peace...The Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale, Cantus Youth Choir, choirs from local churches, recording artist - Paul Saik, and composer Dr. Paul Aitken will be joining efforts to promote peace on the 10th anniversary of 9-11. Please contact musicinfo@boisefumc.org or 343-7511 to reserve your tickets.  A $10 donation will help to cover the costs incurred to hold the concert.  Cathedral of the Rockies and First United Methodist Church   717 N 11th Street Boise

Ceremony at the Fallen Soldier Memorial Boise  There will be a ceremony today at the Idaho Fallen Solider Memorial, located at the old Ada County Courthouse, at 6th and Jefferson Street in Boise. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 1 p.m.

On Sept. 11, Treasure the Valley is hosting a 9/11/01 Tenth Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony for our law enforcement, fire and rescue, military personnel and their families. We will honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty, those who have served and those who continue to place their lives in danger for our state and nation. During the ceremony the names of Idahoans who lost their lives in the line of duty in the last ten years will be read. An Idaho flag signed by the Governor will be presented to each family upon arrival. Please join us as we honor your loved one's service and the sacrifice you've made on behalf of our community, state and nation.  Located at the Idaho State Capitol Steps at 4:15

EMMETT

The annual Freezeout Memorial 9/11 service starts at 1 p.m. 9/11/2011 at Freezeout Hill Memorial Site off Highway 16.

NAMPA

9/11 First Responders  Ceremony.  The ceremony begins at 8 a.m. at Nampa Fire Station 1, 923 S. 1st St. Dedication of a new flag, unveiling of a piece of steel salvaged from the ruins of the World Trade Center towers.  923 1st Street South at the Fire Station.

MERIDIAN

Fire and Police Ceremony...Ceremony starts at 7:30 a.m. at Meridian Fire Station No. 1, 540 E. Franklin Road. An antique fire bell will be dedicated and rung at 7:59 a.m., the exact time the South Tower fell in 2001.  5:40 E Franklin Road

CALDWELL

9/11 Ceremony at the Caldwell Fire Department...On behalf of the Caldwell Fire Department we invite you to a special evening as former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne shares a message of inspiration and hope as we honor those who perished on September 11 2001. We will also be paying honor to the thousands of members of the Military, Police, Fire and EMS who have died in the line of duty in the ten years since 9-11.