Massachusetts Commemorates September 11, 2024
Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums (Photo courtesy of Massachusetts 9/11 Fund) The Massachusetts 9/11 Fund is organizing the 23rd Anniversary Commemoration of 9/11 on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 in Boston. See today's full schedule . Events takng place at the Massachusetts State House this morning include a moment of silence, a reading of the names of the 9/11 victims, and music by Josh Groban. The ‘Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key is being performed by Boston Fire Department Acapella Group. State Representative and Speaker Pro Tempore Kate Hogan of the 3rd Middlesex District gives welcoming and closing remarks in the State House Chamber of the House of Representatives. In the afternoon, there is a wreath laying ceremony in Boston's Public Garden at the Garden of Remembrance at 1:30 p.m. The Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums plays in the Public Garden, followed by Boston Police Officer Steve McNulty singing 'God Bless America