A roundup of September 11 remembrance events around Brooklyn
On Sept. 11, 2001, crowds of people stood in shock on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade as they witnessed the collapse of the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers directly across the East River. During the days that followed, several interfaith groups gathered on the Promenade in prayer and solidarity, especially for the Muslim community.
Brief services on the anniversaries of 9/11 have taken place on the Promenade since that time, at sunset through dusk on weekdays and in the afternoon when Sept. 11 falls on Sundays, as it does this year. This year, the Brooklyn Heights Interfaith Clergy Association will hold its 9/11 memorial service at 2 p.m. that day, gathering between the Montague Street and Pierrepont Street entrances to the Promenade.
As in past years, clergy from local houses of worship will offer readings and reflections from their respective faith traditions.