Remembering 9/11: Owensboro Veterans Organization to Hold Annual "Freedom Walk"

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In the coming days, Americans will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On that fateful day, terrorists attacked the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives. A whole generation has grown up since, and for many, 9/11 is now a date in a history book. However, to honor the sacrifices of that day, the Owensboro-Daviess County Veterans Organization will hold its annual "Freedom Walk" to keep the memory of 9/11 alive.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Owensboro-Daviess County Veterans Organization will hold its annual "Freedom Walk" to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
  • The event will begin at 11 a.m. at Owensboro Fire Department Station 1 and will include a procession to the Daviess County Courthouse.
  • A short commemoration ceremony will be held at the courthouse, featuring an address by Marine Corps veteran Lou Drawdy.
  • The event aims to raise awareness among young people about the significance of 9/11 and its impact on the country's history.
  • The “Freedom Walk” will be led by students from the Junior ROTC classes of Apollo High School, Daviess County High School, and Owensboro High School.

Statistics:

  • 24 years have passed since the 9/11 attacks.
  • Thousands of lives were lost in the attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center.
  • 11 a.m. is the scheduled start time for the "Freedom Walk" event.
  • The event will last for less than an hour, allowing participants to take a short break from their workday.
  • The "Freedom Walk" has been held annually in Owensboro since 2001.

Sources:

  • "Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer." "Remembering 9/11: Owensboro Veterans Organization to Hold Annual 'Freedom Walk'", 2025, the Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, Ky.).