To mark the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Cherry Hill Township has partnered with the Cherry Hill Fire and Police departments to erect a permanent memorial outside the Fire Administration Building on Marlkress Road.
The memorial, designed by a Cherry Hill firefighter, features two granite towers set in a Pentagon-shaped base. The towers will be connected by a piece of I-Beam from the World Trade Center’s north tower. The monument will be designated in a special ceremony the morning of Sept. 11, 2011.
In order to make these plans a reality, the township has been raising funds from within the community. With just two months to go until the dedication, the township has planned two special events, on July 18 and July 20, to engage community members in supporting the project.
“This memorial will serve as a heartfelt addition to our community’s landscape that will forever memorialize the events and losses of that day,” Mayor Bernie Platt said. “Please join us as we begin our final push in constructing this beautiful place of reflection that all of Cherry Hill will soon be able to appreciate.”
Each of the following events is open to the public:
Monday, July 18, 5–10 p.m.
Iron Hill Brewery
124 E. Kings Highway, Maple Shade
Present the special coupon when you eat dinner at Iron Hill, and 20 percent of your bill will be donated to the Memorial Fund. Download and print your coupon at http://www.cherryhill-nj.com/pdfs/CherryHillTwpMemFund_IronHill.pdf.
Wednesday, July 20, 6–9 p.m.
PJ Whelihan’s
1854 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill
Admission is $10. Patrons will have access to a number of specials, including free wings and fries from 7 to 9 p.m. A percentage of all ticket, food sales and specials will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial. Tickets are available at the door.
For more information or to make a direct donation, go to www.CherryHillFire.org/memorial.asp.
