September 11 Memorial Events Around the Washington, DC Region

On the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Washington, DC area will hold several events to honor the victims of that tragic day. Here is a schedule of the events in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

Pentagon Memorial
September 11, 2009. Wreathlaying 9:40 a.m. The memorial commemorates the 184 lives lost in the Pentagon and on American Airlines Flight 77 during the terrorist attacks. The Pentagon Memorial is free and open to the public 24 hours a day. Feel free to visit any time.

National Day of Service
September 11, 2009. Greater DC Cares and Walmart have partnered to recruit thousands of volunteers and engage them to serve at more than 50 nonprofit organizations as a part of the United We Serve.

5th Annual Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5K Run
September 5, 2009, 6 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, Crystal City, VA. A commemorative run to honor victims of September 11. Proceeds from the race will be donated to public safety and military support organizations, including the Fisher House Foundation, the Wounded Warriors Project, and the Survivors’ Fund. Fee: $25.00.

Moment of Silence and Flags Across Arlington
September 11, 2009. A moment of silence will be held at 9:37 a.m. to remember the 184 victims of this tragic event. Arlington County will hang U.S. flags from overpasses and buildings in a display of "Flags Across Arlington."