Arizona: Tempe Beach Park to Host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Annual Event Honors Victims of Terrorist Attacks

Ceremony to Feature Guest Speakers, Musical Performances, and Candlelight Vigil

Tempe Beach Park will once again be the site of a special ceremony to commemorate the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

The annual event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The ceremony will feature guest speakers, musical performances, and a candlelight vigil.

The keynote speaker for this year's event will be retired U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal, who served as commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2010.

Other speakers will include Tempe Mayor Corey Woods and Fire Chief Greg Ruiz.

The musical portion of the program will feature performances by the Tempe Children's Choir and the Arizona State University Wind Ensemble.

The ceremony will conclude with a candlelight vigil, during which attendees will have the opportunity to remember the victims of the attacks and their families.

The 9/11 memorial ceremony is an important opportunity for the community to come together and remember the tragic events of that day.

The ceremony also serves as a reminder of the importance of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.