Town of Hempstead 9/11 Memorial Service in Point Lookout

Point Lookout 9/11 Memorial Service

• 📌 The Town of Hempstead held its annual September 11th memorial service in Point Lookout.
• 📢 This is described as the largest memorial service on Long Island for September 11th, with about a thousand people expected.

Remembering Long Island Victims

• 💔 The ceremony takes place on the beach, where families gather with heavy hearts to remember loved ones lost 24 years ago.
• 🌊 Many attendees stood by the water in the past, witnessing the smoke billowing in the distance from the attacks.
• 🎗️ Nearly 500 Long Islanders died in the attacks, and hundreds more have since succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses.

Keynote Speaker and Tributes

• 🎤 The keynote speaker was a retired battalion chief from Bellmore who served on 9/11 and has since counseled many individuals suffering from trauma.
• 💐 Families will participate in a tradition of going down to the water with white carnations and flags to pay tribute.

The Importance of Remembrance

• 🧠 For younger generations who may not remember the attacks, attending the ceremony is a way to never forget the events of September 11th.
• 📺 Eyewitness News reporter Stacy Sager provided live coverage from Point Lookout throughout the morning.