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Alexandria to Host 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The City of Alexandria invites the public to its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Tuesday, September 11, at 10 a.m., in Market Square (301 King St.). The event will mark the tragic events of September 11, 2001; remember all those killed, injured or otherwise affected; and honor those who gave their lives to save others while courageously responding to the incident. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place in the Lee Center Auditorium (1108 Jefferson St.).

Mayor Allison Silberberg will give remarks during the ceremony, along with representatives from Alexandria’s public safety agencies – Fire Chief Robert Dubé, Police Captain Don Hayes, and Sgt. Sean Casey of the Sheriff’s Office. The tribute will also include the “Return to Quarters” bell-ringing ceremony

Mary Wadland

Mary Wadland is the Publisher and Editor in Chief of The Zebra Press, the award-winning Alexandria news publication she founded in 2010 with a mission of celebrating community, culture, and all the good news happening across the city. A longtime community advocate and storyteller, Mary was selected for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce inaugural 40 Under 40 class and has served as President of Living Legends of Alexandria since 2022. Known for her deep local roots, sharp editorial instincts, and passion for connecting people through journalism, she has spent decades chronicling the personalities, businesses, events, and civic life that make Alexandria unique. Originally from Delray Beach, Florida, Mary is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia, and has been part of Alexandria’s publishing and media community since 1987.

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