Part 1 - Inside Monument 8:30am to 11am

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Each time below will be marked by the playing of taps, followed by a solemn moment of reflection lead by a local faith leader, and when time allows there will be a reading of short biographies of some of the Ohioans lost on 9/11. 

8:46am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 11 (North Tower Hit)

9:03am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 175 (South Tower Hit)

9:37am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 77 (Pentagon Hit)

9:59am - South Tower Collapsed 

10:03am - Presentation of wreath for Flight 93 (Downed at Shanksville, PA)

10:28am - North Tower Collapsed 

10:50am - Pentagon Collapsed 

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Part 2 – Outside Monument 11:30am – Apx. 12:30pm

11:25am - Musical Prelude - Where were you when the world stopped turning

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11:30am -Start of 9/11 Memorial Service

Order of program

1 - Welcome by Tim Daley - Retired Executive Director

2 - Remarks by Greg Palumbo - Executive Director

3 - Presentation of Colors

4 - Musical Selection - National Anthem

5 - Pledge of Allegiance

6 - Invocation

7 - Presentation of Wreaths recognizing those lost during each significant event of the morning.

5 - Presentation of wreaths representing the sacrifices made by each of these military branches during the 20 year War on Terror.

8 - Musical Selection - Amazing Grace

9 - Keynote Address - Rev. Dean Kavouras, Pastor, Christ Lutheran Church, Cleveland

Rev. Dean Kavouras is pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Cleveland, and serves as chaplain for Cleveland police, fire and EMS, 1995 to present. Kavouras also served as chaplain to the FBI (Cleveland Division) from 1997 till 2014. In that latter capacity he was deployed to Shanksville PA for the recovery of UAL Flight #93, and later to NYC for the recovery of the WTC. In New York Chaplain Kavouras was assigned to the Freshkils Landfill on Staten Island where all debris from the towers was brought to be examined. There he rendered emotional and spiritual support to all who were in need. Chaplain Kavouras is the author of: "Nine One One The Aftermath: The Word Works" which recounts his 9/11 experiences. He and his wife Barb have 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter. 

10 - Remarks by Ted Prasse, President of the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

11 – Benediction

12 - Taps by John Young of Bugler's Across America

13 - Closing Remarks

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In preparation for the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument’s 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, the Monument is looking to connect with Ohio residents who have a personal connection to the events of 9/11 or know a former Ohio resident whose story should be remembered as part of the ceremony. To date, Monument staff have compiled the names of 13 Ohioans whose stories will be presented and highlighted on a display inside the Monument. The names to be honored include:

1. William Moskal, 50, of Brecksville, Ohio

2. Kathleen "Kit" Faragher, 33, grew up in Russell Township

3. Joseph Heller, 37, grew up and lived in Rocky River

4. Peter E. Mardikan, 29, in-laws live in Parma 

5. Christina Ryook, 25, grew up in Westlake

6. Debbie Medwig, 46, formerly of North Olmsted

7. Susan Getzendanner, 58, grew up in Shaker Heights

8. John Hart, 38, lived in Cuyahoga Falls and worked in Cleveland

9. George Spencer III, 50, grew up in Shaker Heights

10. Todd Weaver, 30, grew up in North Canton

11. Terrance Michael Lynch, 49, grew up in Youngstown

12. Lt. Col. David Scales, 44, lived in Cleveland and Berea

13. Wendy R. Faulkner, of Mason, Ohio

Story Submissions: Ohio residents are encouraged to share information about someone whose story they would like to be remembered as part of the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony by contacting Executive Director Greg Palumbo. Greg can be reached by phone at (216) 443-3754 or email at gpalumbo@cuyahogacounty.us.