Rocky's Americorp Seniorshosts 1st annual 9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial

Rocky Mountain Development Council and AmeriCorps Seniors is inviting the community to gather during the 1st annual 9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial meant to honor the lives lost 20 years ago. Helena is one of sixty communities around the nation that will be participating in this 9/11 memorial. The 9/11 Flag of Honor, which includes the names of all 2,983 victims who lost their lives, will be displayed at the memorial.

On Saturday, September 11, at 9:02 am a memorial will take place on the walking mall behind Rocky's Neighborhood Center located on 200 S Cruse Ave, Helena, MT 59601.

The memorial service will begin with Assistant Fire Chief Mike Chambers, who was on duty the morning of the attacks, sharing his experience. Then AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will read fifty of the 2,983 names of victims of the attack followed by a moment of silence.

All are invited to stay for refreshments after the event to visit, share their story, and honor those who died.