

While the memorial is being installed in time for the 21st anniversary of 9/11, it was something that the county wanted to do for some time. The names of 156 residents from Hudson County who died in the terrorist attacks on that day will be etched on the memorial, alongside quotes from public figures, and impressions of people’s reactions to the attacks. “We cleaned it up, put pavers down, made it nicer for a view to the city. “It was an existing area off Boulevard East that was not utilized for anything,” Vainieri said. The county is also renovating the stone walls already at the site and adding new pavers among other improvements. Vainieri, also the Chairman of the Hudson County Democratic Organization, told the Hudson Reporter the memorial would consist of two 12.5 feet tall granite towers, and would also see the addition of benches, and new landscaping in the park area. The event is jointly sponsored by the Township of North Bergen and the County of Hudson, courtesy of Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, Mayor Nicholas Sacco, and Hudson County Commissioner Chairman Anthony Vainieri. 11 when we came together as one! It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.The public is invited to the ceremony and unveiling at 1 p.m. But I know if we lean on God and each other we will be guided to a better, brighter future." - Michael Hingson, survivor


Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. "The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit.It is a day I both mourn and celebrate." – Genelle Guzman, survivor I want to be in a peaceful quiet place praying. "On September 11 I always take the day off.

Here are a few quotes from survivors and officials in remembrance of 9/11, courtesy Success and Guide Posts– Terrorists belonging to the militant organization Al-Qaeda hijacked four planes mid-flight and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and a field in Pennsylvania, causing mass destruction. Planes were crashed into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and a field in Pennsylvaniaįriday marks the 19th anniversary of 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and left over 6,000 injured.Terrorists belonging to the militant organization Al-Qaeda hijacked four planes mid-flight.
