Metro Detroit remembers 9/11

Events to held across Metro Detroit for 9/11

DETROIT – There will be many events and memorials Tuesday to honor the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Palace Sports and Entertainment (PS&E) and the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Blood Services Region are joining forces for the 11th annual Palace Blood Drive slated for Tuesday, September 11, 2012, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery is hosting its 5th Annual "Little Bit of Home and Comfort" care package drive for overseas military troops.

There will be a memorial service in downtown Detroit at 11 a.m. in Campus Martius.

At 8:46 a.m. Tuesday, a moment of silence will be held at Detroit Metro Airport. The airport will shut down operations for one minute to honor the victims.

The Port Huron Police Department will hold a "Service of Remembrance" at 9 a.m. at the International Flag Plaza.

Several other local communities will hold similar events and memorials.


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