Opinion: Peace Arch ceremony highlights US-Canada unity on 9/11
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Canadians and Americans will gather at the Peace Arch on September 11 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks and to reinforce the bonds between their two nations.
The annual Northwest 9/11 Memorial Ceremony began as a way to honour those who responded to the 2001 attacks and has evolved into a demonstration of ongoing cooperation between communities and first responders in both countries.
This year’s ceremony holds special meaning as a generation has grown up without direct memories of September 11, yet new first responders understand the importance of upholding the values of service and courage demonstrated by those who came before them. Organizers expect four first responders who served in New York City on 9/11 to attend, bringing personal accounts of the day to the event.
The ceremony also takes place during a period of economic and political tension between Canada and the United States. However, Guy Morall, Henry Hollander, Cody Stamberger, Tim Armstrong, and Howard Blank, the ceremony’s organizers, emphasize that the relationship between the two countries extends beyond politics and trade. They point to the daily cooperation between Canadian and American first responders, border officials, and military personnel as evidence of a lasting commitment to shared values and mutual support.
More than 400 people are expected to participate.
