Observances marking the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula today.
In Port Townsend, East Jefferson Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Ted Krysinski will lead a brief memorial service commemorating those lost Sept. 11, 2001.
The 30-minute memorial service will be at 9 a.m. at the Bell Tower, corner of Jefferson and Tyler streets.
In addition to representatives of the fire department, Port Townsend police will be in attendance.
All members of the public are welcome to attend.
The Bell Tower is currently under renovation, so space may be limited.
VFW Patriot Day
In Sequim on Sunday, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4760 will honor local firefighters, police and EMTs with a Patriot Day celebration and dinner at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post at 169 E. Washington St.
The event is open to the public, and there is no cost for the dinner.
To reserve a space, phone 360-683-9546.
Forks commemoration
A memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks is planned in Forks at 9 a.m.
The service will be at the Forks Transit Center, 551 S. Forks Ave.
Patriot Day
Sept. 11 was designated by former President George W. Bush as Patriot Day on Dec. 18, 2001.
On Patriot Day, Americans are expected to fly their flags at half-staff.
In addition, Gov. Chris Gregoire has directed that flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff.
