Tempe will honor the nearly 3,000 victims of
the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks at its 8th annual Healing Field
tribute at Tempe Beach Park. The public is invited to view the
display of American flags representing victims of that terrible
day. A moving display of patriotism and unity, Healing Field is
a free event presented by the Valley of the Sun Exchange
Clubs Foundation and the City of Tempe.
A brief commemoration,
including the reading of the names of the first responders who
died in the attacks will be held Sunday, September 11th at
5:46am, the same time that the first plane struck the World
Trade Center. Later that morning and into the afternoon, the
public is invited to join in the reading of all of the victims'
names. A candlelight vigil will occur at 7pm Sunday evening.
United Blood
Services United Blood Services will host a blood drive September
10th and 11th at Tempe Beach Park. Walk-in Donors are welcome, but to
make an appointment, visit
www.bloodhero.com and use code 9/11.
Blood Drive Hours:
Sept. 10 -- 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 --
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
