Hollywood, MD – On Sept. 5 the St. Mary’s County Kiwanis Club, along with many volunteers honored the individuals who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001 when terrorists attacked America. The simple tribute involved local residents placing American flags along the roadside.
A sign stating “We Remember 09/11/2001” sits along Route 235 South, on the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department lawn.
The terrorist attacks occurred in New York City and Washington, DC. A group of militants associated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial airliners. Two planes were flown into the towers of the World Trade Center. A third plane hit the Pentagon. A fourth plane crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. Over 3,000 people died as a result of the attacks. The dead included 400 police and firefighters.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of the attacks.
The Kiwanis Club of St. Mary’s County, MD is dedicated to the service of children. The local club sponsors several clubs in local schools. For more information on the local Kiwanis, visit www.stmaryscountykiwanis.org
Photos by Ron Bailey
