Scout Salute, Community Day of Remembrance marks 23 years since 9/11 attacks [Video]

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Scouting America will hold its annual Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute on Wednesday, September 11 starting at 7:15 a.m. at the Gerald R Ford Museum.

The continuous salute will last through 8 p.m. when the flag is lowered for the day.

It’s part of a nationwide effort to remember the over 3,000 lives lost when hijacked planes hit the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and United Flight 93 which was taken down by its passengers rather than allow highjackers to use it to hit their next target.

Scouts across Michigan will host events in Grand Rapids, Albion, Bay City, Farmington, Muskegon, Paw Paw, Riverview, and Traverse City.

Here’s a list of the locations:

Scouts, veterans, and others not able to make it to these events are encouraged to hold their own salutes —however long they may be— and share pictures to Scouting America’s Facebook page.