Fort Knox to host Patriot Day observance at Radcliff Veterans Cemetery Sept. 10

By Jenn DeHaanAugust 25, 2022

A ceremony commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:15 a.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff.
A ceremony commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will take place Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:15 a.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff. (Photo Credit: Charles Leffler, Fort Knox Visual Information) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT KNOX, Ky. – The general public is invited to attend the Fort Knox Patriot Day Ceremony Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8:15 a.m. at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff.

The ceremony marks the 21st anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and honors the service members, first responders, civilians who lost their lives that day. The event will include music, ceremonial tolling of the bell by the Fort Knox Fire Department, 21-gun salute and wreath laying.

Commanding general of U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, who was stationed in Washington D.C. in 2001 and aided in rescue efforts after the attack on the Pentagon, will speak at the event.

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