STATE HOUSE — Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick) and Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) have invited the public to two memorial services at Oakland Beach in Warwick at at 10:15 a.m Wednesday and then sunset to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
“The distance of 18 years has not diminished the sting we still feel from the events of 9/11,” said Representative Vella-Wilkinson. “Events such as these serve to bring us closer together as we honor those who fell; and it reminds us of the work we still need to do to combat terrorism around the globe.”
At the 10:15 a.m. event, there will be a call for a moment of silence at 10:28, when the first tower fell. The Rev. Robert Marciano, pastor of St. Kevin Church in Warwick, has agreed to offer the invocation and benediction. Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon Sr. will offer his remarks, followed by a reading of the names, placement of flags; recitation of the 9-11 tribute poem and Taps at the sea wall where the Warwick 9-11 monument is located.
A candlelight vigil will take place on the same day at the same location at sunset. Participants are urged to bring a candle to be lighted at the vigil.
Author: Rob Borkowski
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