September 3, 2021 (Saint Paul, Minn.)— The public is invited to the Minnesota State Capitol grounds September 11th to remember the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and honor those who lost their lives. The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, the 9/11 and Global War on Terrorism Remembrance Task Force, and the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum spent nearly a year planning for this event.

“I think it’s important that all Veterans and their families come out and spend time with us during the remembrance and honoring ceremony Saturday, September 11th”, said Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs Commissioner Larry Herke.

Events kick-off at 7:30 a.m. with a reading of the reading of the names of Minnesota 9/11 families and the 109 Minnesotans that were subsequently killed as a result of hostile action during the Global War on Terrorism.

The official commemorative ceremony begins at 9 a.m. It will include remarks by retired Army Gen. Joseph Votel, Gold Star Mother Jill Stephenson and Mariah Jacobsen, daughter of Flight 93 hero Tom Burnett. The program will also include an aircraft flyover, musical performances, and military honors.

Other elements of the day will include a documentary screening of Resolute: MN Stories of 9/11 & the War, military-connected educational booths on display, live music, a Global War on Terrorism museum display, connection opportunities, children’s activities, food trucks and more. Events run until 2 p.m.

This event is free and open to the public. Check the MDVA events page for the detailed event schedule. To learn more visit www.minnesotaveteran.org/911.

*Event will follow current COVID-19 prevention guidelines set by the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC.

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Producer/ Editor Note:
One-on-one interviews with 9/11 Remembrance Task Force members, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs leaders, and Minnesotans impacting significantly by 9/11 are available between now at the event. Contact Melanie Nelson at melanie@snowglobepr.com, 651-214-2281.

Day of, you are invited to collect one-on-one interviews and content. The on-site media contact is Anne Sonnee, Anne.Sonnee@state.mn.us, 651-263-2640.

Livestream on the day of the event from 7:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. via Vimeo will be posted at: MinnesotaVeteran.org/911Event.

About MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is a cabinet-level state agency dedicated to serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. In addition to overseeing the five State Veterans Homes, MDVA helps eligible Veterans and families secure state and federal benefits and provides programs and services relating to higher education, benefits, burial, claims, outreach and Veterans employment. Veterans and their families are encouraged to visit www.MinnesotaVeteran.org or call 1-(888)-LinkVet for more information about benefits.