The 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks will be marked during various ceremonies Wednesday in the McHenry County area.
Algonquin: The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District will host a public remembrance ceremony at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Riverfront Park, 201 N Harrison St., Algonquin.
Carpentersville: Join the Carpentersville Fire Department in the 23rd anniversary of the National Day of Service and Remembrance 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Carpentersville Fire Station 91, 213 Spring St.
Johnsburg: McHenry-Johnsburg Moose Lodge #691 and Moose Riders group will host a Patriot Day remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Old National Bank, 3805 N. Johnsburg Road, across from McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 2. A placement of flags will precede the ceremony starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
McHenry: The city of McHenry will host a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Veteran’s Memorial Park in honor of those who gave their lives at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in Pennsylvania.
Wauconda: Remembrance ceremony at 9 a.m. Wednesday, at Heroes of Freedom Memorial, East Liberty and Main streets, Wauconda.