September 11 memorial events around Central Florida

Last Updated: Friday, September 10, 2010 12:35 PM

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8:45 a.m. Hijacked passenger jet, American Airlines Flight 11, crashed into World Trade Center’s north tower.

9:03 a.m. Second hijacked airliner, United Airlines Flight 175, crashed into south tower and exploded.

9:43 a.m. American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.

10:05 a.m. South tower of the World Trade Center fell.

10:10 a.m. Part of the Pentagon collapsed. United Airlines Flight 93, also hijacked, crashes in rural Pennsylvania.

10:28 a.m. North tower of the World Trade Center fell from the top down.

Here is a round-up of events around Central Florida commemorating the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Brevard County

Until 2 p.m. "Just Bob" Memorial Poker Run to benefit DAV post 123. The ride begins with breakfast at Uno Chicago Grill, 8260 N. Wickham Rd., Vierra. The ride ends at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Center, Meritt Island. The poker run benefit proceeds support disabled veterans. Get the details and times or call (321) 537-8074

Flagler County

9:59 a.m. Palm Coast and the Red Knights of Palm Coast will host a commemorative event Saturday, Sept. 11. Seating begins at 9:30 a.m. at Heroes Park and the program will begin at 9:59 a.m. to coincide with the collapse of the first World Trade Center tower.

Lake County

8 a.m. Memorial mass sponsored by St. Timothy's Church and the FDNY 343 Club, St. Timothy's Church, 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake

9 a.m. September 11 Ceremony including the reading of the names of those who died, St. Timothy's Church and the FDNY 343 Club, St. Timothy's Church, 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake.

Marion County

Marion County Fire-Rescue will honor the 343 firefighters killed in the World Trade Center attack. At the time of the attack, the number of firefighters killed was larger than the Marion County fire department.

8:45 a.m.: Forest Lawn Memorial, 5740 S. Pine Ave., Ocala
9 a.m.: Golden Ocala 9/11 Run, 8300 NW 31st Lane Road, Ocala
9 a.m.: Belleview Freedom Walk, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
9:30 a.m.: New York Fire Department Remembrance Ceremony, St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, The Villages
11 a.m.: VFW Retirement Home Remembrance Ceremony, 12801 NE 139th Place, Ft. McCoy
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.: The Villages Remember 9/11, 1513 Canal Street, The Villages. Get details

Orange County

8:30 a.m.: 9/11 Memorial Service at the site of the 9/11 memorial behind Windemere town hall. Joining Mayor Gary Bruhn will be other elected officials, Boy Scouts from local troops, vocalist Amy Thomas of Windermere Baptist Church, Pastor Barton Buchanan of Windermere Union Church and 9/11 victims family.

At 8:46 a.m., a moment of silence will be observed recognizing the time that the first airplane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center, followed by the placing of a wreath at the memorial. Windermere is home to a black granite memorial that displays a 650 pound piece of steel from the debris of the World Trade Center.

9 a.m.: A Blue Mass conducted by celebrates the work of public safety officials around Central Florida with mass and bagpiper procession, St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 526 N. Park Ave., Winter Park

The Islamic Society of Central Florida is sponsoring a weekend of prayer, remembrance and celebration for peace, unity and service. Bring the whole family to United We Stand and get to know your Muslim friends and neighbors. Learn more about the diversity in our community and make new friends in-order to help build bridges of understanding and awareness and show the spirit of unity.

9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10: Eid Prayer Service-Prayer for Peace, Central Florida Fairgrounds 4603 W. Colonial Drive Orlando
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Saturday: United We Stand event, MECCA Building, 1021 N. Goldenrod Road, Orlando
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12: Eid Al-Fitr Festival-A Time for Hope, SeaWorld, 7007 SeaWorld Drive Orlando

Remembering September 11th Blood Drive, Florida's Blood Centers, 8669 Commodity Circle< Orlando. Details: (407) 248-5000

Osceola County

8:30 - 9 a.m. Friday, Sept 10. Patriot Day at City Hall sponsored by City of St. Cloud and VFW Post No. 3227, 1300 9th St., St. Cloud.

3 p.m.: A 9/11 remembrance program and history talk, $15 admission to support the organization. The history presentation will be preceded by a flag retirement ceremony. Osceola County Historical Society, 750 North Bass Rd., Kissimmee. Call (407) 396-8644.

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Volusia County

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Fifth Annual 9.11 Blood and Marrow Drive, Daytona International Speedway, inside the Daytona 500 Club, 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard. Donors receive a free admission to Subway Jalapeno 250!, a commemorative T-shirt, a chance to win Daytona 500 tickets and a portion of track's original asphalt. Details: Florida's Blood Centers

8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10: Halifax Health Hospice and the Port Orange Police Department will host the 4th Annual 9-11 Memorial Ceremony at the Port Orange Care Center, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange.

8:58 a.m.: Deltona Honor Guard Colors, Bell & Flag Ceremony will honor and remember all those who lost their lives on that fateful day, 2160 Howland Ave. Deltona.

10 a.m.: Daytona State College and Daytona State College Foundation hosts Volusia Honor Air, a group that honors World War II veterans with flights to the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C. Café 101, Building 100,Daytona Beach Campus, Daytona Beach.

2 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Sunday: Fallen Heroes Benefit For Police Officers-Sheriffs-Firefighters featuring live entertainment and games for kids. Coliseum, 176 North Beach St., Daytona Beach. Tickets: $10.

3:30 p.m. 9 p.m." 4th Annual AMVETS Post 911 City of Port Orange Patriot Day Freedom Walk Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser, Kenneth Parker Amphitheater, Port Orange.

All Day: United Way's 4th Annual Day of Caring in Volusia County. Volunteers will work on 17 projects that have been adopted by local businesses. Various locations. United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties, 3747 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. Details or volunteer: United Way of Volusia-Flagler

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