In memory of those who tragically lost their lives 25 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, the Exchange Club of Tempe will present the Healing Field tribute Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13. Thousands of American flags will be placed throughout Tempe Beach Park, representing each victim. The public is invited to several events:
-Thursday, Sept. 10, 5:46 a.m. – Volunteers stand up flags. All are welcome.
-Friday, Sept. 11, 5:46 a.m. – Healing Field Tribute ceremony
-Friday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. – Candlelight vigil
-Saturday, Sept. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Freedom Concert
-Sunday, Sept. 13, 7:30 a.m. – Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K run/walk (registration required).
-Monday, Sept. 14, 6 a.m. – Volunteers stand down the field. All are welcome.
Find complete event details:
tempehealingfield.org/about/
ALT A field filled with numerous American flags on poles, set against a backdrop of urban buildings and the Hayden Flour Mill under a blue sky with clouds.
ALT A person and a child walk through a field of American flags on a sunny day. A modern office building is visible in the background.
ALT A large field filled with numerous American flags blowing in the breeze. In the background, there's a white arched bridge crossing Tempe Town Lake under a partly cloudy sky. Trees and power lines are visible near the bridge.
ALT A pair of black combat boots placed on a green lawn with multiple U.S. flags and flagpoles in the background. The boots have red, white, and blue ribbons attached in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.