9/11 Memorial Events

September 11 marks a sad time in American history. Here are a few 9/11 Memorial events for those that would like to participate.

9/11 Memorial at Warbird Park

The 9/11 Memorial at Warbird Park features part of a steel beam from The World Trade Center North Tower and was presented to the city and businesses of Myrtle Beach by FDNY, City of New York Fire Department.
The ceremony will start at 1 p.m.

North Myrtle Beach 9/11 Memorial Service

Come out to the Horseshoe on Main Street for the 9/11 Memorial Service.
6:30 p.m. – Rolling Thunder Grand Strand SC 3, escorted by North Myrtle Beach Public Safety down Main Street towards Ocean Blvd. Flag Bearers will line Main Street to Ocean Boulevard.
6:45 p.m. – Quintet – NMB Community Band – (15 minutes of music) as color guards and wreath bearers take position.
7:10 p.m. – Invocation from NMB Public Safety Chaplain, Jay Ortiz
7:12 p.m. – Marlisa Small to sing The Star-Spangled Banner. Also Musical Hands of the Grand Strand Pledge of Allegiance.
7:15 p.m. – Welcome and Remarks from North Myrtle Beach Mayor, Marilyn Hatley.
7:25 p.m. – Coastal Carolina Shields Pipes and Drums plays Amazing Grace.
7:30 p.m. – Wreath Presentation/Blessing of the Wreath – Chaplain Ortiz.
7:35 p.m. – Master of Ceremonies, Nils Regnell will acknowledge the following groups:

NMB Lions Club (Co-Sponsor)
City of NMB (Co-Sponsor) and their various departments sanitation, public safety (police and fire), administration, and Park and Recreation
Jay’s at Little River (Main Street Flags)
Buds & Blooms Floral Shop from Longs, SC (creation and donation of the memorial wreath.)
The Sign Station (Donation of 9-11 banners)
NMB Times (Event Advertising)
Dave Howard and the North Myrtle Beach Community Band (Event music)

The Ceremonies will conclude with four Five Bells and Taps played by the NMB Community Band. FDNY Retired Battalion Chief, Bill Blaich, will transmit the 5-5-5-5 signal.

Marlisa Small and the Musical Hands of the Grand Strand will sing God Bless America.