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TEMPE, AZ — There are several 9/11 memorial events happening across the Valley this week. Here’s our round-up.

Watch video from ceremonies in New York City and Tempe, and observe a moment of silence Wednesday morning in the video player below:

Tempe Healing Field

  • When: September 7-11.
  • Special times to keep in mind:
    • Healing Field® Tribute takes place at 5:45 a.m. on 9/11/24. This tribute is open to the public. In this service they will be reading the names of the victims beginning at 5:46 a.m. which is when the first plane hit the first tower.
    • The Candlelight Vigil will take place on Wednesday, September 11, at 7 p.m.
    • ‘Stand down the field’ this takes place on Thursday, September 12 at 6 a.m. -volunteers are welcomed.
  • Where: Tempe Beach Park [80 W Rio Salado Pkwy]

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

  • When: Saturday, September 14, from 4 p.m.-10 p.m.
    • Packet pickup is on Friday, September 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Salt River fields at Talking Stick [7555 N Pima Rd]
  • You can join as an Individual climber, team captain or team member right here.

9/11 Heroes Run | Travis Manion Foundation

Gilbert 9/11 Memorial

  • When: Wednesday, September 11.
  • Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and the ‘Tribute in Light’ begins at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: 9/11 Memorial Plaza [50 E. Civic Center Drive]

RELATED: REMEMBERING SODHI

The video in the player below talks about Balbir Singh Sodhi, a man who was killed in the nation's first retaliation hate crime for 9/11.

Sikh family speaks about forgiveness, community in honor of Mesa man murdered after 9/11

His brother talked to ABC15 back in 2021 about his legacy, forgiveness, and community.

Read more about his story, right here.

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