This article was written by Stephanie Vavra.
Rev. Dr. Noah Panlilio invites all First Responders including Law Enforcement Officers and the general public to attend a Memorial Prayer Service on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Gather at the flag pole in front of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, at 8:00 a.m. The service will last until 8:30 and conclude with the tolling of bells. Reverend Father James Brzezinski and Pastor Dr. Michael Selburg also will officiate.
For those who cannot attend the outside Memorial Prayer Service at Morrison United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 11, consider the following.
Toll bells
Churches in Morrison will toll bells on Wednesday, September 11, at 8:46 a.m. This marks the moment when al-Qaeda Islamic terrorists deliberately crashed American Airlines Flight 11 into floors 93 through 99 of the 1 World Trade Center’s North Tower. MUMC will ring bells at 8:30 when their service ends.
Observe Moments of Silence
Observe a moment of silence on September 11 at any or all of the following times, which mark key moments on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. As in years past, these moments will be observed as part of the official 9/11 anniversary ceremony, held at the World Trade Center for victims’ families.
8:46 a.m.: Hijackers deliberately crash American Airlines Flight 11 into floors 93 through 99 of the North Tower (1 WTC).
9:03 a.m.: Hijackers deliberately crash United Airlines Flight 175 into floors 77 through 85 of the South Tower (2 WTC).
9:37 a.m.: Hijackers deliberately crash American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon, near Washington, D. C.
9:59 a.m.: The South Tower (2 WTC) collapses.
10:03 a.m.: After learning of the other attacks, passengers on United Airlines Flight 93 launch a counterattack on hijackers aboard their plane to try to seize control of the aircraft. In response, the hijackers crash the plane into an empty field near Shanksville, PA.
10:28 a.m.: The North Tower (1 WTC) collapses. The 16-acre World Trade Center site is in ruins, with collateral damage affecting all adjacent properties and streets. A rescue and recovery effort began immediately.