Healing Field tribute honors 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks

In memory of those who tragically lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, the Exchange Club of Tempe will present the Healing Field® tributeThursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

The Healing Field memorial reflects on the tragedy of that day and pays tribute to the nearly 3,000 innocent lives that were lost. Thousands of American flags will be placed throughout Tempe Beach Park, representing each victim.

Every year, members of the community dedicate hundreds of hours to this grassroots effort to assemble and place the flags. It's a moving display and a reminder that we will never forget the tragic events of that day.

Healing Field schedule of events:

Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:46 a.m. - Volunteers gather to stand up the flags. All are welcome.

Friday, Sept. 11, 5:46 a.m. - Healing Field Tribute featuring a ceremony and reading of victim names.

Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. - Candlelight vigil, ceremony and speakers. Candles will be placed at the base of the flags.

Saturday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Freedom Concert featuring patriotic songs in the park.

Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. - Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K run/walk at Tempe Beach Park (registration required).

Monday, Sept. 14, 6 a.m. - Volunteers gather to take down the flags. All are welcome.

Share photos from throughout the weekend using #HealingFieldAZ.

About the Exchange Club of Tempe
The Exchange Club of Tempe's major community project annually is the 9/11 Healing Field Memorial at Tempe Beach Park that pays tribute to the lives lost during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

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Event Contact: Nick Bastian, 602-803-6425
Media Contact: Savannah Driskill, [email protected], 480-435-5999