9/11 memorial will be held at the Peace Arch

A 9/11 memorial will take place under the Peace Arch during the morning of September 11 to remember those who lost their lives in the terror attacks.

The public is invited to attend the memorial, with arrival to the Peace Arch encouraged around 10:20 a.m., event organizer Ian Thompson said. First responders from the U.S. and Canada, including firefighters, law enforcement, and customs and border services officers will attend. A representative from the U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver and B.C. politician Rich Coleman have been invited to give speeches, and there will be bagpipe music.

“We welcome the public to come to the Peace Arch and observe the whole thing,” Thompson said.

The ceremony is organized by the 9/11 Memorial Ride, which is expected to bring about 150 motorcyclists, many of whom are off-duty first responders, to the park.

Motorcyclists will have breakfast and a safety meeting 7:30-9:45 a.m. at the Cascades Casino in Delta, B.C. before the group descends to the Peace Arch at 10 a.m.

The 9/11 memorial is expected to start at 10:30 a.m.

For more information on the event, visit facebook.com/911memorialridebc.