September 7, 2023 – This coming Monday commemorates the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. A number of local events will be held this weekend to honor those killed as well as first responders.
- The Hampton Inn Memorial Stair Climb – Monday, September 11th from 9 am to 7pm. at 4855 Evergreen Ct in Mt Zion. Participants are invited to climb the steps of the hotel 28 times to commemorate the 2000 steps in the Twin Towers.
- Cozaihr Harley Davidson Memorial Motorcycle Ride – Saturday, September 9th at 4pm – Participants will meet at Cozaihr Harley Davidson in Forsyth at 4pm and ride to the 9/11 memorial in Nelson Park along the lakefront.
- 15th Annual Cruise 11 to Remember – Sunday, September 10th at 8am in Central Park in downtown Decatur. -Any car or bike is welcome to enter the show for $11, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. There will be live music from noon to 2pm and a memorial prayer service at 2pm. Following the service, the BG Nevitt Memorial yellow ribbon cruise will start at the corner of West Main and Merchant streets and head west on Main Street to the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel before turning on Main and heading back downtown.
