Lakeland PBS
❤ Donate
  • Home
  • Support
  • Watch Now
    • Livestream
    • Local Shows
    • Watch Online
    • Schedule
    • Our Channels
    • Webcam
  • Lakeland News
    • News Feed
    • Featured Segments
    • Watch a News Story
    • Watch a Sports Story
  • Shop
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • State Legacy Funding
    • Meetings & Public Filings
    • Education
    • Employment
  • ❤ DONATE

Verndale Holds September 11th Memorial Program

Rachel Johnson — Sep. 11 2018
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

The town of Verndale, Minnesota holds a service every year to memorialize the day and commemorate those who lost their lives in the September 11th terror attacks.

“We lost so many lives. It’s important to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom on that day,” said Rachel Johnson, Technology Integrationist at Verndale School, who is also the coordinator for the memorial event.

“It’s important we say we would never want to forget. I think it’s important that we tell our story of what it was like when we experienced it,” said Nick Bunio, a music teacher at Verndale School.

The event begins with a parade as elementary students walk a couple blocks from the school to Verndale Park.

“They create some different banners and posters and flags. We want our kids to remember what happened back on September 11, 2001,” explained Verndale Superintendent Paul Brownlow.

Even though Verndale is a small town with less than a thousand residents, they get a big showing every year they do this memorial.

“We get a lot of community members to come out and join in in this remembrance kind of ceremony that we have,” added Johnson.

September 11th was designated by congress as The National Day of Service in 2009, inviting people to remember and pay tribute to the tragedy by giving back to their community.

“We ask our kids to go out to help, remember that they go out and help their neighbors, their grandparents, their parents so that they don’t forget this day,” explained Brownlow.

For the school, it is important to continue the tradition of the service to keep the memory going, even when the students attending were not alive when the tragedy took place.

“I think it’s important that we tell our story and try and relate to these kids of what happened, why it’s important,” added Bunio. “And that we continue to remember going forward.”

Even though we are approaching twenty years since the September 11th attacks, the victims, survivors, and the lives touched by the tragedy will never be forgotten.

Memorial services took place across the country today including one at the memorial plaza in New York City where the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers once stood.

Lakeland News is member supported content. Please consider supporting Lakeland News today.

Donate Today
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • More
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

By — Rachel Johnson

Lakeland News Lead Reporter

Related Posts

Bemidji Fire Department to Hold September 11 Memorial Service

Mother Who Suffered Serious Burns in Verndale House Fire Out of Burn Unit

Hope for Toddler Rescued From Verndale House Fire

Verndale Woman Rallying Support for Family After House Fire

  • Program Schedule

Get the free PBS Video App

roku
Apple TV
FireTV
AndroidTV
Google Play Store
Apple Store

Connect with Us

Watch Lakeland PBS Live Stream!

Contact Us

Directions
Submit an Event
Submit a Video or Photo
Problem with the Website
Need to contact us about something else? Please visit our contact us page for more options.

About Us

Lakeland PBS understands the media that people are exposed to make a significant impact on their lives. Our hope is that the six channels we broadcast along with our online presence provide people with media experiences that make a positive impact on their lives.

Lakeland PBS is where you want to be!

108 Grant Ave NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 | 800-292-0922
KAWE Public Profile | KAWB Public Profile | Cable Provider Channel List | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2022 Lakeland PBS. All Right Reserved.

How would you like to show your support?

Monthly Contribution

One-Time Contribution

Thank-You Gift

I would like to select a thank-you gift

No Gift

Put 100% of my gift towards programming