A&M-San Antonio to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11

By University Communications | Sep 08, 2021

As the nation prepares to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the Texas A&M University-San Antonio campus will host a series of events to honor the victims, family members, and first responders as we remember the lasting impact of that day on our nation.

On Friday, Sept. 10, a wreath-laying ceremony will commence at 8:30 a.m., followed by a moment of silence. The event takes place at the site of the Survivor Tree, a seedling planted in 2016 to commemorate the Military and Veteran loss of life and ongoing impact of the attacks.

On Saturday, Sept. 11, the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run, which began in 2007, will honor the nation’s first responders who were lost that day and the veterans who have served in wars since. The race has expanded to over 90 communities worldwide with nearly 60,000 participants each year.

Event details:

9/11 Ceremony (wreath-laying at 9/11 Survivor Tree): Friday, Sept. 10

8:30 a.m. Welcome

8:31 a.m. Posting of the Colors

8:34 a.m. Present arms and playing of the National Anthem

8:36 a.m. Walk to the Survivor Tree seedling

8:38 a.m. Remarks about 9/11

8:41 a.m. President Cynthia Teniente-Matson places a wreath to honor all those lost on 9/11, followed by a moment of silence and the playing of TAPS

8:44 a.m. Moment of silence

8:45 a.m. Disbursement of yellow flowers

8:50 a.m. Ceremony concludes

Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run: Saturday, Sept. 11

8 a.m. Opening remarks

8:05 a.m. Posting of the Colors/National Anthem

8:15 a.m. Remarks from the Travis Manion Foundation and sponsors

8:30 a.m. Run begins

10 a.m. Awards

12 p.m. Event concludes

www.travismanion.org/events/911-heroes-run

For details contact Richard Delgado, Jr., executive director, military affairs and strategic initiatives, at (210) 784-1175.