This morning Ted Dratch will be ringing Christ Church's bell at times evocative of the historic events of this day. Please remember in your prayers all those whose mortality was realized or whose loved ones were surrendered on this day eight years ago. The official press release may be found below.
To bring a Christian perspective to the helpful bidding of our local government, let us commit to many good works on all our days and dedicate them to the one who died and rose for us. Through Jesus' gift, victims of such tragedies will never be outside the embrace of God's love.
ROXBURY – The Town of Roxbury will recognize Patriot Day, Friday, September 11th with the tolling of church bells at the Roxbury Congregational Church and Christ Episcopal Church at 9:43 a.m. for one minute and again at 10:10 a.m. for one minute when there will be a town-wide moment of silence.
Town Hall, Senior Center and Library Employees, as well as the students from Booth Free School will step outside near their building’s flagpole while the 10:10 a.m. bells toll. Residents are encouraged to participate. Flags will also be flown on North Street to commemorate the observance.
Aside from the moment of silence at 10:10 a.m., the Board of Selectmen is requesting that residents do a good deed in memory of the thousands who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001.