9/11 Memorial Event

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

22nd Anniversary, September 11, 2023

International Peace Garden

10:50 am     Assemble at 9/11 Memorial Site

11:00 am   –        Welcome, Tim Chapman, CEO, International Peace Garden

• Opening remarks, Tom Rafferty, Past President, Noon Rotary Club, Minot
• March on the Colours, Colour Party Commander, Doug Wheatland,   Provided by Brandon Fire & Emergency Services
• Singing of American & Canadian National Anthems by Bottineau School  Choir, Vocal Ease under the direction of Jaque Marum
• Recognition of Members of Official Party
• Remarks by representatives:
• Lt. Gov. of North Dakota Tammy Miller
  • – Member of Parliament for Brandon – Souris, Larry Maguire
  • –  ND State Senator, Randy Burckhard
  • – Minot Fire Chief, Kelli Kronschnabel
  • – Brandon  Fire Chief, Terry Parlow, Brandon Fire & Emergency Services
• Laying of wreath by Fire Chiefs
• Moment of silence and closing prayer, Captain Tim Challen, Chaplain for   26 Field Regt, RCA, Brandon
  • – Bottineau Choir, Vocal Ease, choral selection
  • – March off the Colours

11:30 am Closing Remarks

 Refreshments and cookies/pastries will be available at the Interpretive Center following the ceremony.