It’s difficult to process the number of years that have passed since the September 11 attacks, especially over two decades later. In honor of the heroes and neighbors lost amid that tragedy, we’ve compiled a list of notable sites and organized memorial events where you can pay your respects in the Hudson Valley.
Memorials
9/11 Memorial Garden, Suffern
In Rockland, this memorial garden is a spot for the Hudson Valley to reflect and remember those who died in the attack. The garden contains two plaques, benches for visitors to sit and pay respects, and a piece of World Trade Center steel donated by the New York City Office of Emergency Management.
9/11 Memorial Park, Newburgh
In 2002, the City of Newburgh dedicated this granite memorial to symbolize the “broken circle of lives severed by the terrorist attacks” on the September 11 tragedy. The memorial is located at the top of Park Place in the city.
Columbia County September 11 Memorial, Valatie
A service project initiated by Valatie and Kinderhook Girl Scouts, the memorial is comprised of two tile-covered towers with the names of all uniformed personnel who died in the attack, as well as illustrations created by community members.
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Croton Landing Park, Croton-on-Hudson
Stretching for over a mile along the Hudson, Croton Landing Park’s September 11 memorial “Reaching Through the Shadow” contains a twisted girder from the ruins of the World Trade Center and was dedicated in 2014 to the three local municipalities of Croton-on-Hudson, Buchanan, and Cortlandt.
Orange County Arboretum 9/11 Memorial Garden, Montgomery
The 9/11 Remembrance Walkway and Garden is located within the 35-acre Orange County Arboretum, which features a rotating granite earth sculpture at the center. Around it, bronze plaques list the names of all Orange County residents who died in the attack.
Putnam Heroes Memorial Monument, Carmel
Within Carmel’s Spain Cornerstone Park, you’ll find a modest stone and marble structure dedicated to the eight Putnam residents who died during the attacks, as well as first responders who passed from related illnesses.
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Rockland County September 11 Memorial, West Haverstraw
Nestled within the Haverstraw Bay Park, a steel I-beam from the World Trade Center hails above two giant marble slabs, engraved with the names of all 81 Rockland resident victims.
Ulster Hose 9/11 Memorial, Kingston
A 3,300-lb steel piece from the remains of the towers is the focus of this memorializing monument. It’s surrounded by bricks engraved with the names of the 343 fallen firefighters who selflessly put their lives on the line to help others during the attacks, as well as replicas of the Twin Towers to represent the 110 World Trade Center floors. Plaques have been added more recently naming FDNY members who have since died due to 9/11-related illnesses.
Events
Beacon, Beacon Elks Lodge No. 1493
A memorial service begins at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge.
Carmel, Spain Cornerstone Park
This candlelight vigil is a beautiful way to commemorate those lost while surrounded by a sense of community. The vigil will be held at the Putnam Heroes Memorial.
Clarkstown, Town Hall
A memorial service begins at 5 p.m. at Town Hall.
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Croton-on-Hudson, Croton Landing Park
There will be a tri-municipal ceremony for Croton-on-Hudson, Buchanan, and Cortlandt at 4Â p.m. at the “Reaching Through the Shadow” monument.
Fishkill, Van Wyck Hall
This 9/11 memorial service will take place at noon on September 11.
Haverstraw, Haverstraw Bay County Park
Families of those lost on 9/11 will read the names of the victims at this annual ceremony that starts at 8:15 a.m. in Rockland County.
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Larchmont & Mamaroneck, Girl Scout Rock, Memorial Park
Join in this commemoration by the town and Village of Mamaroneck as well as the Village of Larchmont at 5 p.m.
Montgomery, Orange County Arboretum
This Orange County town remembers those lost at the Orange County Arboretum for a Patriot Day and military tribute at 6 p.m.
Nyack, Memorial Park on the Hudson
The Village of Nyack hosts a remembrance ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Park on the Hudson.
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Suffern, Village Hall
This public ceremony will be held outside of Village Hall at 6:30 p.m. and includes a candlelit vigil followed by a barbecue.
Valhalla, The 9/11 Memorial, Kensico Dam Plaza
Join in this period of remembrance at 3 p.m.
Wappinger, Sergeant Mark C. Palmateer 9/11 Memorial Park
This ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. in the park.
