Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners to host annual Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony

For Immediate Release:
July 22, 2025

Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners
to host annual Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony

FREEHOLD, NJ - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will host their annual September 11 Memorial Ceremony to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 at 8 a.m. at Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook, 460 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Highlands.

"My fellow Commissioners and I invite everyone to attend the County's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks," said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. "The County's 9/11 Memorial Ceremony reaffirms our commitment to never forget the victims who lost their lives on that day and in the days that followed."

"Our County tragically lost 147 people who were born, raised, or resided in Monmouth County during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the County's Memorial Ceremony honors their memory, "said Commissioner Ross F. Licitra, liaison to the Monmouth County Park System. "With symbolic components throughout the Memorial, it is a powerful reminder of those we lost on that tragic day and the impact it had on families throughout Monmouth County and the Country."

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners also invite family members of Monmouth County's 9/11 victims to participate in the ceremony.

"We invite the loved ones of those who lost their lives to not only attend the ceremony, but to take part in it by reading the names of those we lost in Monmouth County," said Commissioner Director Arnone. "We know in some instances close family members have moved away or may not be able to join us, so we also welcome extended family who would like to help honor their loved ones."

Those interested in participating in the 2025 Monmouth County September 11 Memorial Ceremony are asked to email Lauren Brand at Lauren.Brand@co.monmouth.nj.us or Danielle Banyacski at Danielle.Banyacski@co.monmouth.nj.us by Monday, Sept. 1.

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