American Legion To Conduct 9-11 Remembrance Events
- Staff
- September 10, 2015
ST. CROIX -- As the anniversary of the "day of terror" nears, communities across the United States and the Virgin Islands are preparing special commemorative ceremonies to honor the innocent victims, the rescue workers, firefighters and law enforcement officers who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. According to a press release issued by American Legion, on what has now been designated by national legislation (Public Law 107-89) as Patriot Day, American Legion posts across the country will host commemorative ceremonies - and the Virgin Islands is no exception. Starting at noon on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Myron G. Danielson American Legion Post #85 headquarters at #2 Old Hospital Grounds, Christiansted, on St. Croix; Frank Powell Park, St. John at 12:00 noon; and Sub Base, St. Thomas at 6:30 p.m. American Legion Posts will host a community event that is intended to commemorate what American Legion District Commander Charles David has designated as "A Day to Remember." The comm...
