Aurora American Legion to Host 9/11 Remembrance and Flag Retirement Ceremony

American Legion Post 803 will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and American Flag Retirement Ceremony on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The event takes place at Sunny Lake Park near the boathouse in Aurora. The community gathering will honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Organizers say the ceremony will also recognize the courage and sacrifice of first responders and service members while reflecting on the nation's unity and resolve. Following the remembrance portion, Post 803 will conduct a dignified flag retirement ceremony for worn and unserviceable American flags. FAQs When is the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Aurora? The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Where will the event be held? The event will take place at Sunny Lake Park near the boathouse in Aurora, Ohio. Who is hosting the ceremony? American Legion Post 803 of Aurora, Ohio, is hosting the event. What happens during the Flag Retirement Ceremony? Post 803 will conduct a dignified retirement ceremony for worn and unserviceable American flags following the remembrance program. Is the event open to the public? Yes, the flyer invites the community to gather and take part in the remembrance.