There are several events taking place in Hampton Roads on Monday to remember 9/11.
Norfolk
The USS New York, docked at Naval Station Norfolk, is holding a ceremony on the ship’s well deck at 10 a.m.
It will feature speakers from the New York City Fire Department and members of the ship’s crew that were personally impacted by 9/11.
The ship, commissioned in New York City in 2009, was made from 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel and has the motto “Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget.”
Chesapeake
Chesapeake is holding its annual remembrance ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the city’s 9/11 memorial at 900 City Park Drive.
Virginia Beach
Pembroke Elementary and other schools are holding a day of remembrance, with first responders greeting students on Monday.
Portsmouth
There will be a ceremony at 11 a.m. at High Street Landing in Olde Towne that’s open to the public.
Newport News
Christopher Newport University is holding a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the university’s Gaines Theatre. The event is organized by the Newport News Police Department, Newport News Fire Department, and Newport News Sheriff’s Office. Mayor Phillip Jones and CNU President William Kelly will provide remarks.
The event is open to the public.