Friday, September 11th - 6:30 pm

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The Town of Merrimack, in partnership with the American Legion Post 98, Merrimack VFW Post 8641, and the Merrimack Police and Fire Departments, invites the community to join us for a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony honoring the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Friday, September 11, 2026
6:30 PM
American Legion Post 98

43 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack, NH

This solemn ceremony will bring our community together to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the courage and sacrifice of our first responders and military personnel, and reflect on the enduring strength and unity of our nation.

Posting of the Colors:

Merrimack Police & Fire Honor Guards

Invocation: 

Tony Coelho, Chaplain, American Legion Post 98

National Anthem: 

Performed by the Merrimack Concert Association

Opening Remarks: 

John Elias, Commander, American Legion Post 98
Jason Kelley, Commander, VFW Post 8641

Ken Reilly, 9/11 Survivor

O America: Performed by the Merrimack Concert Association

Remarks:
Joseph Guarnera, Merrimack Fire Chief
Nancy Harrington, Merrimack Town Council

Placing of the Wreath:
John Elias, Commander, American Legion Post 98
Jason Kelley, Commander, VFW Post 8641

"Going Home" Performed by Lt. Chris Wyman, Merrimack Fire & Rescue

Reading of the Names of New Hampshire 9/11 Victims: 

John Elias, Commander, American Legion Post 98

America the Beautiful: 

Performed by the Merrimack Concert Association

9/11 Proclamation:
Nancy Harrington, Town Council Chair

Closing Prayer:
John Hodge, Chaplain, Merrimack VFW Post 8641

Amazing Grace:

Performed by Lt. Chris Wyman, Merrimack Fire & Rescue

Retirement of the Colors
Merrimack Police & Fire Honor Guards

We invite all members of the Merrimack community to join us as we Remember, Honor, and Never Forget those whose lives were forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001.

Sound provided by:DJ Darren Roy