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Deacon Liam O’Clisham was among the clergymen who traveled to Ground Zero in New York City after September 11, 2001, to offer spiritual assistance to the 9-11 victims and first responders. He will offer words of inspiration during Sea Isle City’s 2016 Patriot Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on September 11.

Mayor Leonard Desiderio Hopes Everyone will Sing “God Bless America” at 10:10am on September 11 – At the City’s Patriot Day Ceremony or Wherever They Are

The public is invited to join Mayor Leonard Desiderio, members of City Council, local religious leaders, first responders and other members of the community on Sunday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. for Sea Isle City’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue. The ceremony will feature words of encouragement, patriotic hymns, and a variety of tributes to the men, women and children who died during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

Members of Sea Isle City’s Police Department, Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Volunteer Fire Department will be in attendance during the resort’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 11.
Members of Sea Isle City’s Police Department, Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Volunteer Fire Department will be in attendance during the resort’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 11.

Please note that the new start time of this event is 10:00 a.m. on September 11 (the ceremony was originally scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.).

At 10:10 a.m. during the Patriot Day Ceremony, all those in attendance will be invited to sing God Bless America, led by Henrietta Creighton, a 92-year-old Sea Isle City resident who has begun a campaign to encourage more people to sing the well-known hymn.

Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer will be a guest speaker during Sea Isle City’s 2016 Patriot Day Ceremony
Cape May County Sheriff Gary Schaffer will be a guest speaker during Sea Isle City’s 2016 Patriot Day Ceremony

“Henrietta Creighton has inspired many people to sing God Bless America,” said Mayor Desiderio.  “If you can’t be with us during Sea Isle’s Patriot Day Ceremony, please sing God Bless America at 10:10 a.m. on September 11 wherever you are.”

VFW Post 1963’s Color Guard will keep ‘Old Glory’ flying high during Sea Isle City’s Patriot Day Ceremony on September 11. Shown during last year’s ceremony are veterans John Felicetti (at left) and Bob Bowman.
VFW Post 1963’s Color Guard will keep ‘Old Glory’ flying high during Sea Isle City’s Patriot Day Ceremony on September 11. Shown during last year’s ceremony are veterans John Felicetti (at left) and Bob Bowman.

In the event of inclement weather, Sea Isle City’s Patriot Day Ceremony will be held inside the former Public School Building at 4501 Park Road.  For additional information, please phone (609) 263-4461, ext.1245 or go to www.VisitSICNJ.com

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