‘We Will Never Forget: Field of Heroes Month’ ceremony postponed

The “We Will Never Forget: Field of Heroes Month” 9/11 commemoration ceremonies on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota have been postponed due to Tropical Depression 14W.

The event’s supposed schedule at 11am today on Tinian will be moved to Sept. 20, while the 4pm schedule at American Memorial Park on Saipan today will be moved to Sept. 18, according to Tan Holdings Community Relations vice president Catherine Attao-Toves. Rota, which 9/11 commemoration ceremony is scheduled on Friday, Sept. 13, has no schedule yet.

It was last Aug. 26 when Gov. Arnold I. Palacios and Lt. Gov. David M. Apatang proclaimed September as “We Will Never Forget of Heroes Month.” The proclamation marks the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

According to Attao-Toves, there will be no changes on the activities scheduled on Sept. 18. As part of the “We Will Never Forget: Field of Heroes Month,” U.S. flags throughout the CNMI will be displayed at various parks to honor the lives lost and the heroic actions taken by first responders, veterans, and medical personnel.

The community is still encouraged to join the “We Will Never Forget” ceremony on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. It was also during the proclamation when Department of Corrections’ Lynnae Yobec read the “We Will Never Forget: Field of Heroes Month” proclamation, highlighting the significance of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. She emphasized the profound impact of 9/11 on the nation and the resilience shown by its citizens in the face of tragedy. She explained that the resolution commemorates the lives lost during the attacks and the ongoing support for the families affected by the tragedy.