september 11

Wow. You've gotta see these pictures as a double rainbow appeared over New York City early Monday evening on the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

We mark the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. Here are some local events you might want to attend.

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All week Benton Elementary has been paying homage to our nation’s military and veterans. It continues tomorrow when the school will hold its second annual Heroes Walk. The public is invited to attend the event which is taking place from 3-7pm at the Benton Elementary Heroes Track.

Wednesday marks the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Memorial services will be held all across the country, many involving a reading of the victims' names.

10 years ago tomorrow, millions of Americans will reflect on the tragedy that was 9-11-01 and collectively we will grieve.  At the same time we'll rejoice that our wonderful country not only survived, but has taken steps to reassure its citizens that terrorist behavior will not be tolerated or repeated.

As Kiss Country continues to reflect on one of the worst days in American History, we are reminded that an act of cowardice could never destroy the fiber that IS America.  Within hours of the attacks on the World Trade Center September 11, 2001, George Bush said, "The resolve of our great nation is being tested.  Make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass this test!"   Rea

The memories of that dreadful day are as clear as if it were yesterday.  We promised as a country to "NEVER FORGET" and to be perfectly honest,  I don't think we could forget even if we wanted to.  Hopefully we learned something from that devastation and will never allow it to repeat.  If you'd like to share your memory just shoot me an email at garymccoy@townsquaremedia.com.

We will NEVER forget!  Remember how popular that was in the months just after September 11, 2001?   Remember all the yellow ribbons and the rampant American pride?  With the 10th anniversary of this event coming this Sunday, we pause to reflect on those memories every day with stories from Kiss Country Staffers and Listeners.  If you'd like to share your memory of that day, just email garymccoy@to

Kiss Country continues to feature different memories of 9-11-01 each day as we near the 10th anniversary of this horrible day in an effort to NEVER FORGET and to never allow something this happen again.  Today's reflection comes from Ret. Air force Roger Naranjo.

FREE BBQ for our hard working first responders and military! In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, Kroger is "Honoring Our Heroes" with a free barbeque lunch. All emergency services personnel and active military members are invited to join the festivities this Friday, September 9th from 11-2 at Kroger on the corner of Youree Drive and East 70th.